Sustainable Transportation: Planning, Design, Construction and Engineering to Promote Economic Efficiency and Social Equity
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2025 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable transportation; recycled materials for transportation infrastructure construction; construction quality measurement; pavement condition monitoring; pavement analysis/design; highway infrastructure-related safety improvements
Interests: effects of transportation safety on sustainability; sustainable transportation; vulnerable road users; safety and operational effects of transportation improvements; smart infrastructure; non-motorized transportation
Interests: sustainable construction materials; performance of concrete bridge and pavement structures; concrete in fire; LCCA; prevention through design
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable transportation refers to modes of transport that have a minimal environmental impact, promote economic efficiency and support social equity. It focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving energy and minimizing pollution while meeting the mobility needs of individuals and societies in a safe and efficient manner. Sustainable transportation systems incorporate alternatives such as public transit, cycling, walking and electric vehicles which reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to healthier communities. Additionally, sustainable transportation emphasizes the development of infrastructure facilities that encourage sustainable construction practices, the use of recycled materials and safe and accessible options for all, fostering long-term benefits for both the planet and future generations.
This Special Issue focuses on alternative transportation modes, the development of sustainable infrastructure facilities, the use of recycled materials in construction and maintenance, safe and accessible transportation for all communities and fostering long-term benefits for future generations.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Transportation modes that promote economic efficiency and support social equity;
- Design and construction of sustainable transportation infrastructure;
- Use of recycled materials in infrastructure construction;
- Safe, efficient and accessible transportation for all communities;
- Life cycle assessment of transportation construction materials;
- Life cycle cost assessments;
- Reducing carbon footprint in transportation infrastructure construction.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Nishantha Bandara
Prof. Dr. Sunanda Dissanayake
Dr. Elin Jensen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- social equity
- recycled materials
- transportation safety
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
- design
- construction
- transportation accessibility
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