An integrated framework for port-hinterland connection vulnerability to sea level rise: Izmir

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2025.104690

Seyma Bayazit

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Abstract

This study addresses a critical gap in understanding the vulnerability of port-hinterland connection (PHC) to sea-level rise (SLR) by developing an innovative assessment methodology. Combining the Coastal Vulnerability Index and Count Overlapping Connection Analysis, the research applies this approach to five ports and 18 industrial zones in Izmir, Turkey. Results reveal that 61 % of the study area falls within high and very high vulnerability classes, with 54 % of the road network in these zones. Notably, 77 % of high connection density segments overlap with high vulnerability areas, while 13 % of PHC is classified as high or very high vulnerability. Economic implications are significant, with potential reconstruction costs estimated at €1.12 billion for PHC and €14.2 billion for essential roads in high and very high vulnerable areas. This research provides critical insights for targeted investments, policy formulation, and long-term planning to ensure PHC resilience against SLR challenges.

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

自引率

9.20%

发文量

314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.