Journal of Transport Geography
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling the Impact of Transport on Our World
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Transport and Mobility Analysis:
The journal focuses on the analysis of transport systems, including public transit, cycling, and walking, as well as emerging transport modes like e-scooters and ride-hailing services. It emphasizes empirical studies that utilize innovative data sources such as GPS, smart card data, and big data analytics. - Spatial and Environmental Interactions:
Research published often examines the spatial dynamics of transport systems, including how urban form, land use, and environmental factors influence mobility patterns and transport accessibility. - Social Equity and Accessibility:
A significant area of focus is on the equity implications of transport systems, including studies on accessibility for marginalized groups, the impacts of transport policies on social inclusion, and the relationship between transportation and socio-economic disparities. - Sustainability and Climate Change:
The journal explores the environmental impacts of transport, including studies on carbon emissions, the role of public transport in reducing environmental footprints, and the adaptation of transport systems to climate change. - Innovative Transport Solutions:
It features research on new transport technologies and strategies, such as transit-oriented development (TOD), smart mobility solutions, and the integration of various transport modes to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Trending and Emerging
- Equity and Social Justice in Transport:
There is a growing emphasis on equity in transport research, focusing on how transport systems affect marginalized communities and the measures needed to enhance accessibility for all, particularly in post-pandemic contexts. - Data-Driven and Technological Approaches:
The use of big data, machine learning, and advanced analytics to study transport behaviors and patterns is on the rise. Researchers are increasingly leveraging technology to gain insights into mobility and transport efficiency. - Sustainable and Resilient Transport Systems:
Emerging research is focusing on the development of sustainable transport solutions that address climate change, including the adoption of electric vehicles, the promotion of active transport, and the resilience of transport networks to environmental impacts. - Impact of COVID-19 on Mobility Patterns:
The pandemic has spurred a surge in studies examining how COVID-19 has altered travel behavior, public transport usage, and the implications for urban planning and transport policy. - Integration of Transport and Land Use Planning:
There is an increasing trend towards examining the interconnections between transport and land use, particularly in the context of transit-oriented development and urban resilience strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Transport Modes:
Research focused on traditional transport modes like personal vehicles has waned in favor of studies on shared, public, and active transport solutions. This shift reflects a broader societal move towards sustainability and reducing car dependency. - Generalized Studies on Transport Infrastructure:
There is a noticeable decrease in generalized studies on transport infrastructure without specific context or application. More recent publications tend to focus on detailed case studies or innovative analyses that apply advanced methodologies. - Static Modal Analysis:
Studies that analyze transport modes in isolation, without considering the interactions between different modes or their integration within urban systems, are becoming less common. The journal now favors analyses that highlight multimodal transport networks and synergies. - Economic Impact Studies without Spatial Context:
There has been a decline in purely economic analyses of transport impacts that do not consider the spatial or social dimensions. The journal now emphasizes studies that integrate economic, environmental, and social factors.
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