TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Scope & Guideline
Elevating interdisciplinary research in transport and environmental issues.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Transportation Solutions:
The journal emphasizes research aimed at developing sustainable transportation solutions, including electric vehicles, public transit systems, and active transportation modes like biking and walking. - Environmental Impact Assessment:
A core area of focus involves assessing the environmental impacts of various transportation modes and policies, including emissions modeling, noise pollution, and land use changes. - Technological Innovations in Transport:
The journal showcases studies that integrate new technologies, such as machine learning and smart infrastructure, to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce environmental footprints. - Policy Analysis and Evaluation:
Research on transportation policies, their effectiveness, and implications for sustainability is a significant theme, addressing global, national, and local initiatives. - Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change:
There is a consistent emphasis on analyzing the resilience of transportation systems to climate-related disruptions and developing adaptation strategies. - Equity and Accessibility:
The journal explores issues related to equity in transportation access, focusing on marginalized communities and the social implications of transportation policies.
Trending and Emerging
- Electrification and Alternative Fuels:
Research on electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative fuel technologies has surged, focusing on adoption rates, infrastructure needs, and policy implications. - Machine Learning and Data Analytics:
There is a growing trend in utilizing machine learning and data analytics for transportation modeling, emissions prediction, and user behavior analysis. - Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
Increasing attention is being paid to the resilience of transportation systems in the face of climate change, with studies focusing on adaptation strategies. - Active Transportation and Micromobility:
Emerging themes include the promotion of active transportation modes (walking, cycling) and micromobility solutions like e-scooters, reflecting a shift towards more sustainable urban mobility. - Intermodal Transportation Solutions:
Research is increasingly examining the benefits of intermodal transportation systems that integrate various modes of transport to enhance sustainability and efficiency. - Social Equity in Transportation Access:
There is a notable increase in studies addressing social equity issues in transportation, focusing on access for disadvantaged populations and the implications of transport policies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Motor Vehicle Studies:
Research centered solely on conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles has diminished as the focus shifts towards electrification and alternative fuel sources. - Urban Sprawl and Car Dependency:
Studies exploring urban sprawl and its correlation with increased car dependency are becoming less frequent, as urban planning increasingly emphasizes sustainability and multimodal transport. - General Transportation Infrastructure:
Research that does not specifically address environmental impacts or sustainability considerations in transportation infrastructure development has seen a decline. - Single-Mode Transportation Analysis:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies focusing exclusively on single modes of transport (e.g., private cars or buses) without considering multimodal approaches. - Historical Transportation Studies:
Research focusing heavily on historical transportation patterns without integrating current sustainability challenges and technological advancements is becoming less common.
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