{"title":"Nonlinear effects of multilevel factors on public transport commuting in China’s cities","authors":"Xiaoxiao Liu , Zhengdong Huang , Wenliang Jian","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104724","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104724","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The demand for urban public transport is closely associated with the built environment, as analysed at both the city and neighbourhood levels. Although neighbourhood-level built environments have been studied thoroughly, city-level factors have received less attention. In this study, a machine learning framework is developed to explore the influence of multilevel factors on public transport commuting. A case study of 79 cities in mainland China reveals: (1) The highest accuracy was achieved by incorporating individual socioeconomic and commuting characteristics, and neighbourhood- and city-level built environments. (2) The cumulative importance of built environment factors exceeds 50%, with approximately half contributed by city-level variables. (3) All level factors exhibit nonlinear effects, with some variables displaying threshold effects. (4) Cities are classified into five distinct groups based on city-level variable effects. These findings highlight the necessity of incorporating multi-level factors into planning practices and targeted policy recommendations for different types of cities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104724"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sheng Wang , Haishi Liu , Marco Rinaldi , Yung Po Tsang
{"title":"Evaluating the impact of air corridors on the environment and public interests","authors":"Sheng Wang , Haishi Liu , Marco Rinaldi , Yung Po Tsang","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104732","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104732","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a typical paradigm of unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM), air corridors are vital for ensuring the operation of logistics unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in urban low-altitude airspace. However, the impact of air corridors on the environment and public interests remains underexplored. Therefore, this study incorporates concepts such as carbon emission costs, economic costs, and public interest considerations into the air corridor structural optimization model, while introducing geofencing constraints. The model attempts to minimize the impact of air corridors on public interests, including explicit calculation of ground risk and noise pollution. Additionally, a heuristic framework is developed to address the proposed formulaic model. Finally, this study evaluated the influence of key parameters on the geometric structure design of air corridors. The results show the impact of the height and step size of air corridors on carbon emissions, ground risk, noise emissions, and economic metrics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104732"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pere Suau-Sanchez , Frédéric Dobruszkes , Giulio Mattioli
{"title":"Does cutting airport slots reduce climate impact? The case of Amsterdam airport","authors":"Pere Suau-Sanchez , Frédéric Dobruszkes , Giulio Mattioli","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104744","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104744","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study evaluates the effectiveness of airport slot reductions as a strategy for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, focusing on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Following the Dutch Government’s decision to reduce slots from 500,000 to 440,000, we analyse various risk scenarios using the D’Hondt method for proportional slot allocation and the Fuel Estimation in Air Transportation (FEAT) model to estimate fuel consumption. Strategies include proportional slot cuts, prioritising short-haul flights, and shifting to rail alternatives. Results show that short-term emissions reductions are modest and do not scale with slot reductions unless long-haul flights are significantly curtailed. Moreover, aircraft up-gauging could lead to increased emissions if airline behaviour is not addressed. Our findings challenge the effectiveness of slot reductions as a climate strategy, highlighting the importance of targeting long-haul flights and adopting comprehensive policies to achieve substantial emissions reductions. The study offers critical insights for sustainable aviation policy development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104744"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huasa Zhu , Wei Wan , Limin Wang , Weijun Yang , Ming Cai
{"title":"Dynamic assessment of airport noise impact: A case study of Shenzhen airport","authors":"Huasa Zhu , Wei Wan , Limin Wang , Weijun Yang , Ming Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104741","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104741","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Airport noise significantly impacts the quality of life for residents near the Airport. Using dynamic population data, we assessed the exposure proportion—the ratio of people exposed to specific noise levels relative to the total population—and compared it with census data. Our findings show that throughout the day, the dynamic exposure proportion consistently exceeded the static exposure proportion, with the gap between the two narrowing as noise levels increased. The dynamic exposure proportion reached its maximum of 14.2 % at 5 PM, while the maximum difference between the dynamic and static exposure proportions occurred at 2 AM, with a value of 1.88 %. Additionally, we evaluated the spatial and temporal impact of airport noise, validated the developed noise model against the reference cases in ECAC Doc 29 Volume 3, and discussed the influence of fleet composition on exposure proportions. Based on these results, we propose recommendations for noise mitigation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104741"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143792498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does high-speed railway aggravate environmental inequality in China?","authors":"Yun Wang , Lin Fu , Xiaohua Sun , Ning Jia","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104720","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104720","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The existing research has overlooked the potential effects of High-speed railway (HSR) on environmental inequality, a key concern about the regional coordinated development. This study delves into the impacts and underlying mechanisms of HSR on environmental inequality. Using provincial-level panel data of China spanning the years 2004 to 2019, our empirical results reveal that HSR aggravates environmental inequality across regions, which is supported by a series of robustness tests. Specifically, HSR contributes to regional environmental inequality through two mechanisms: it facilitates the pollution transfer from developed to underdeveloped regions and creates a disparity in the green transformation of polluting enterprises between regions. Moreover, more stringent environmental regulations in underdeveloped regions are found to dampen the transfer of polluting activities and narrow the green transformation gap across regions, thereby alleviating environmental inequalities. The findings have important implications for local governments in implementing differentiated regional development strategies and selecting appropriate environmental regulatory instruments to bridge environmental inequality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104720"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143785311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yinzhang He , Kun Xiong , Rui Li , Ling Wang , Xiaokang Zhao , Lei Shao , Jiupeng Zhang , Jianzhong Pei
{"title":"Eco-friendly waterborne SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ luminous road markings: Preparation method with enhanced durability","authors":"Yinzhang He , Kun Xiong , Rui Li , Ling Wang , Xiaokang Zhao , Lei Shao , Jiupeng Zhang , Jianzhong Pei","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104728","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104728","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pavement markings are vital for traffic safety, directly impacting the safety of road users. Traditional marking paints face significant issues, including high volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and poor visibility at night, which contribute to environmental pollution and compromise driving safety. Therefore, an innovative composite silicon film coating technology was proposed, and the strontium aluminate (SA) (SrAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:Eu<sup>2+</sup>, Dy<sup>3+</sup>) powder with good water resistance and organic compatibility was successfully realized. On this basis, through orthogonal tests and road performance verification, we developed a durable and eco-friendly water-based energy storage luminous pavement marking coating. The test results showed that the initial brightness value and 8-hour brightness value of the waterborne coating are 21.5 % and 50.0 % higher than those of the hot-melt coating, respectively, and its adhesion, skid resistance, and VOC emission are far superior to the specification requirements. This research result provides powerful guidance and support for sustainable traffic construction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104728"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zejiao Dong, Lingwen Li, Tao Zhou, Hu Yang, Liping Cao, Liyan Shan
{"title":"Waste-modified asphalt for climate change mitigation: Carbon and pollution reduction","authors":"Zejiao Dong, Lingwen Li, Tao Zhou, Hu Yang, Liping Cao, Liyan Shan","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104727","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104727","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study addresses climate change impacts from asphalt pavement construction by incorporating waste materials like rice straw and tires into petroleum asphalt. The life cycle assessment (LCA) boundary is expanded to quantify carbon emissions at various stages of road construction, including energy consumption and high-temperature releases. We compare the environmental burden of waste by-product combustion with that of producing modified asphalt using these waste resources. Through real reconstruction cases in China, the study reveals that over 70% of total emissions stem from material production and mixing. Carbon emissions reduced by avoiding high-temperature burning of raw materials are nearly equal to those of modified asphalt production. The findings suggest that incorporating waste materials in road engineering not only promotes sustainable infrastructure but also aids in pollution and carbon reduction, aligning with broader environmental conservation goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104727"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Where do built environment attributes most effectively influence bike sharing usage?","authors":"Huajie Yang , Jiahao Shi , Tao Tao","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104717","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104717","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Built environment policies have proven to be an impactful strategy to promote bike sharing usage. However, most studies on spatial impact of built environment attributes failed to consider nonlinear relationships in their local models. Furthermore, most studies ignored holidays during weekdays in their models. With the data from New York, we explore the spatially nonstationary built environment effects on bike sharing usage on workdays and non-workdays considering nonlinear relationships with the geographically weighted gradient boosting decision tree approach. We found that the contributions of built environment attributes are spatially heterogeneous across the study area and differ between workdays and non-workdays. For example, proportion of park land use has a pronounced influence on central Manhattan and southern Brooklyn on non-workdays but exerts no notable impact on workdays. These findings provide targeted implications for designing location-specific built environment and transportation policies to encourage bike sharing usage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 104717"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143768099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yucheng Wang, Min Yang, Long Cheng, Bozhan Qin, Renjie Zhang
{"title":"Investigating service perception dynamics of transportation hub users through social media data","authors":"Yucheng Wang, Min Yang, Long Cheng, Bozhan Qin, Renjie Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104716","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104716","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The widespread use of social media offers insights into travel behavior analysis through user-generated trip-related content. However, applying such data to analyze perceived travel experience at integrated transportation hubs remains unexplored. Accordingly, this study utilized Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA), an integrated hub of intercity and urban transit, as a case study to analyze perceived service quality of hub users. We obtained 30,226 tweets via Sina Weibo and used Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools to extract travel-related information for service improvement. Topic modeling qualitatively revealed that BDIA plays a multifaceted role that encompasses air-rail connection, travel-related service within the airport, and societal role of transportation as urban public places. Sentiment analysis quantitatively assessed topic-specific satisfaction and its temporal dynamics. This study provided policy implications for enhancing transportation and social benefits generated by integrated transportation hubs, demonstrating the potential of social media analytics in real-time service monitoring and long-term hub management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"142 ","pages":"Article 104716"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Villar-Abeijón Pablo , Miralles-Guasch Carme , Marquet Oriol
{"title":"Can pedestrianization trigger gentrification? Analysis of Barcelona’s sociodemographic changes following pedestrianization schemes","authors":"Villar-Abeijón Pablo , Miralles-Guasch Carme , Marquet Oriol","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104718","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104718","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pedestrianization has become a widespread practice in cities promoting active mobility to achieve environmental and social goals. Some voices have, however, raised concerns around potential gentrification effects. This research tries to determine if pedestrianizations in Barcelona from 2012 to 2020 have set off gentrification-like sociodemographic changes. Mapping pedestrianized streets and using longitudinal sociodemographic data, we isolate the effect of pedestrianization on sociodemographic change at a small scale through adjusted Difference-in-Differences and Mixed Models. Results show that pedestrianized areas have experienced a higher-than-expected increase in residents migrating from the Global North and highly educated, and a higher-than-expected decrease in older residents. These changes align with literature’s definition of gentrification, positioning pedestrianization schemes as relevant, though not singular, drivers of gentrification. This study advances existing literature by examining the role of pedestrianization in fueling population change and gentrification processes. It examines an understudied trigger of population change and addresses the inadvertent consequences of pedestrianization schemes while contributing to the debate on the social impacts of active mobility policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"142 ","pages":"Article 104718"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143737790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}