Guocong Zhai , Ruigan Wang , Xiang Liu , Miloš N. Mladenović , Yandong Tang , Huaqiao Mu , Xiaobo Liu , Hongtai Yang
{"title":"Built environment impacts on zonal shared e-scooter expenses: A Bayesian learning approach","authors":"Guocong Zhai , Ruigan Wang , Xiang Liu , Miloš N. Mladenović , Yandong Tang , Huaqiao Mu , Xiaobo Liu , Hongtai Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Shared e-scooters are reshaping urban mobility, yet trip expense patterns, a key to operator viability, remain unexplored. This study examines how built environment factors affect zonal-level shared e-scooter trip expenses in Chicago, using a novel lognormal regression model enhanced by Bayesian Additive Regression Trees (LN + BART). The model outperforms traditional methods by accommodating the right-skewed distribution and capturing the nonlinear effects on the trip expenses. Results reveal threshold effects: areas with higher median income level, higher POI (Point of Interest) density, and closer distance to CBD (Central Business District) yield disproportionately higher revenues. However, zones with higher percentages of car-free households show lower e-scooter usage, highlighting affordability barriers despite clear mobility needs. This research advances transport economics by combining distribution-aware modeling with Bayesian machine learning, enhancing prediction and interpretability. It also offers important insights for operators to optimize deployment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105020"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145266737","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}
Caroline Beckers , Greet Cardon , Long Cheng , Frank Witlox
{"title":"Older adults’ travel experiences: Role of the perceived and objective built environment","authors":"Caroline Beckers , Greet Cardon , Long Cheng , Frank Witlox","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the share of older adults increases, understanding how the built environment influences their travel behaviour is crucial for creating age-friendly environments. Research suggests that combining perceived and objective measures provides a more accurate assessment, yet their relationship—especially beyond walking—remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap using survey data from 1115 participants in Ghent, Belgium. Correlation analyses show alignment between perceptions and objective measures (e.g., the presence of cycling infrastructure is positively associated with older adults’ cyclability perceptions). However, some weak associations suggest that built environment perceptions may be influenced by additional factors. Multinomial logit models reveal that both perceived and objective environments influence travel mode choice, with cycling infrastructure and parking conditions playing major roles. Perceived features are more influential for some modes, objective features for others. Therefore, planning age-friendly cities requires integrating perceived and objective measures, while supporting social inclusion and sustainable, high-quality travel options.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105024"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145266731","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}
Maud Haffner , Gilles Vuidel , Hanae El Gouj , Jean-Philippe Antoni , Yves Crozet
{"title":"Teleworking and residential relocation: modeling short- and long-term effects on daily mobility","authors":"Maud Haffner , Gilles Vuidel , Hanae El Gouj , Jean-Philippe Antoni , Yves Crozet","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Teleworking has been identified as a key potential means of reducing energy consumption associated with commuting. However, despite being one of the most well-known transport demand management measures, its overall impact remains uncertain. This study investigates the long-term effects of residential relocation on the short-term benefits of teleworking in terms of energy consumption related to daily mobility. Using a desegregated model (Mobisim-Soft) to simulate daily mobilities of four French cities, this paper quantitatively evaluates several teleworking and residential relocation scenarios. Results confirm that teleworking leads to a reduction in travel distances and associated energy consumption. However, the residential relocation effect is substantial, cancelling out more than half of telework’s energy savings. While the impact of teleworking remains positive or neutral in terms of energy savings, the study suggests that more attention should be paid to complementary strategies in order to maximise its positive effects in the context of ecological transition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105008"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220285","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}
Concepción Román , Rosa Marina González , Juan Carlos Martín
{"title":"Environmental attitudes’ impact on mobility-as-a-service in tourism destinations: The Canary Islands case","authors":"Concepción Román , Rosa Marina González , Juan Carlos Martín","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104997","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104997","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper examines how environmental attitudes affect preferences for mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) in two major mass tourism destinations in the Canary Islands. Using data from a survey that includes a discrete choice experiment presenting a range of mobility packages and several attitudinal questions, a hybrid choice model is estimated to assess how tourists’ perceptions of MaaS features vary with environmental concern and behaviour, both in daily life and during vacations. The study contributes to a better understanding of MaaS adoption among tourists by calculating their willingness to pay (WTP) for specific components and, critically, analysing their elasticity relative to key latent variables. Our research also evaluates various policy scenarios, revealing that tourists are significantly more inclined to adopt MaaS packages that integrate public transport and offer distinct benefits for excursions. These novel insights provide direct empirical support for policies promoting sustainable tourism and offer a robust framework for MaaS service design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104997"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220283","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}
Kailee J. Gokey , Claire L. McLeod , Kinshuk Tella , Morgan Gillis , Mireille Fouh Mbindi , Marion L. Lytle , Mark P.S. Krekeler
{"title":"Initial investigations of lead chromate road paint in the Midwest, United States","authors":"Kailee J. Gokey , Claire L. McLeod , Kinshuk Tella , Morgan Gillis , Mireille Fouh Mbindi , Marion L. Lytle , Mark P.S. Krekeler","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lead chromate (PbCrO<sub>4</sub>) lacks systematic monitoring data in road paint in the U.S.A. A survey of road paint across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and West Virginia was conducted to assess if PbCrO<sub>4</sub> exists in road paint in the modern environment. Scanning electron microscopy − energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) indicates Pb-Cr compounds occur in 30 samples among all states. Pb-Cr-bearing particles typically appear as nanometer to micrometer scale particles or aggregates. When present, dissolution textures in sampled road paints are indicative of potential metal release. XRD analysis on five representative paint samples confirms the presence of PbCrO<sub>4</sub>. Results indicate PbCrO<sub>4</sub> is a legacy pollutant in YRP in some regions of the Midwest U.S. PbCrO<sub>4</sub> may be transported and systematic geographic studies which integrate materials science research are warranted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105013"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145158373","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}
Danni Lu , Alireza Yazdiani , Timothy Fraser , Mohammad Tayarani , H. Oliver Gao
{"title":"Machine learning in spatiotemporal PM2.5 hotspots analysis for better targeted mitigation strategies","authors":"Danni Lu , Alireza Yazdiani , Timothy Fraser , Mohammad Tayarani , H. Oliver Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rapid urbanization has driven significant air pollution, posing serious health risks, especially to marginalized communities. Despite ongoing control efforts, gaps remain in designing effective mitigation strategies. This study uses machine learning for spatiotemporal analysis of PM<sub>2.5</sub> hotspots in New York City, revealing a 10–25 % decline in concentrations from 2010 to 2019 but identifying 173 consistent, 62 emerging, and 27 declining hotspots. Among tested models, AutoGluon achieved 93 % accuracy and 88 % weighted F1 score, outperforming CatBoost, XGBoost, and Random Forest. Temporal features contributed 13.5 % of predictive power, while spatial features, like road networks (1.8 %), vehicle operations (0.7 %), and land use (0.7 %), collectively accounted for 3.2 %. Scenario analysis showed traffic volume restrictions and truck prohibitions effectively reduced pollution, with congestion pricing proving most impactful across eight hotspot regions. Equity-focused scenarios highlighted improvements in 15 areas under congestion pricing and 19 with odd–even license plate access. This framework offers actionable insights for targeted, equitable pollution control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105017"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145158426","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}
Ruhui Cao , Kaixuan Liu , Jiamin Xu , Zhanyong Wang , Fuwang Zhang , Hong-di He , Xisheng Hu , Zhong-Ren Peng
{"title":"Mitigating traffic pollution alongside elevated roads: Insights into vertical emission transmissions","authors":"Ruhui Cao , Kaixuan Liu , Jiamin Xu , Zhanyong Wang , Fuwang Zhang , Hong-di He , Xisheng Hu , Zhong-Ren Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Elevated roads heighten traffic emissions and alter airflow patterns, posing unresolved questions regarding their impact on roadside air pollution compared to flat roads. This study utilized drone-based monitoring and machine learning to analyze vertical traffic pollution levels to inform elevated road design. Results revealed that roads elevated about 8 m above ground significantly raised black carbon (BC) levels, strongly associated with diesel vehicle emissions, at heights of 20–40 m. Under-bridge closures caused notable changes in all particle types, including PM<sub>2.5</sub> and PM<sub>1.0</sub>, up to heights of 60 m. Elevated traffic emissions also intensified ozone (O<sub>3</sub>) vertical gradients. The resilient random forest model further found strong correlations between particle vertical structures and boundary layer height, alongside significant relationships with local temperature, humidity, and solar radiation. Pollution mechanisms varied within 0–20 m compared to higher elevations, particularly extending to 40 m for BC near the closed under-bridge road, suggesting the necessity for tailored control measures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105004"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145158425","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}
Yujing Chen , Aimin Sha , Wei Jiang , Wenxiu Jiao , Yangsen Cao , Xinzhou Li , Xiaotong Du , Kui Hu , Qun Lu
{"title":"Sustainable thermochromic coatings for pavement cooling and carbon offset under climate change","authors":"Yujing Chen , Aimin Sha , Wei Jiang , Wenxiu Jiao , Yangsen Cao , Xinzhou Li , Xiaotong Du , Kui Hu , Qun Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104995","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104995","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Under escalating climate change, asphalt pavements encounter aggravated heat-related burdens as surface temperatures climb beyond 65 °C, creating urgent demands for cooling solutions. This study develops a red thermochromic composite coating that provides temperature control for asphalt pavements while delivering carbon offset potential. Through comprehensive characterization of thermochromic and conventional red pigments, optimal combinations were identified. The optimized coating (75 % Thermochromic Red: 25 % Silicon Iron Red) demonstrates temperature-responsive behavior, transitioning from deep red (a* = 25.21, L* = 62.51) to lighter red (a* = 17.02, L* = 68.05) at high temperatures. This intelligent design achieves high baseline solar reflectance (71.36 % near-infrared and 37.80 % visible reflectance) with further enhancement when cooling is most needed. Field testing revealed 13.94 °C cooling effect in contrast to untreated asphalt concrete. Carbon offset analysis indicates that widespread implementation could theoretically offset approximately 60.52 Gt of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, providing a solution combining cooling benefits with climate mitigation potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104995"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145158375","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":"Geography of E-shopping: distinctions among grocery, prepared meals, and non-grocery products","authors":"Behram Wali","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104969","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study evaluates how the physical environment can shape e-shopping demand, specifically differentiating between non-perishable (non-grocery) and perishable (grocery and prepared food) products. We utilized revealed preference post-COVID one-week travel diary data with objectively assessed neighborhood-scale built environment characteristics. Results from a multivariate ordered probit model show that e-shopping for non-grocery, prepared food, and grocery items exhibited synergistic relationships. Notably, associations of urban form with e-shopping varied by product type. Residents of more walkable neighborhoods tended to shop online more frequently for prepared meals, but significantly less for non-grocery and grocery items. Simulated treatment effects highlighted a digital and geographic divide, and that a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores variations in urban form associations by product type can lead to unintended consequences. Results provide insights into how built environment interventions can manage e-shopping demand in the post-COVID era. We discuss implications of our findings for scenario planning and travel demand management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104969"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145159029","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}
Zhiqiang Yang , Qiulin Xiong , Xingchuan Yang , Wenkai Lei , Chen Su , Wencan Meng , Jiale Xu , Wenji Zhao
{"title":"Macro-Provenance and environmental Drivers of roadside potentially toxic elements via Multi-Source proxies","authors":"Zhiqiang Yang , Qiulin Xiong , Xingchuan Yang , Wenkai Lei , Chen Su , Wencan Meng , Jiale Xu , Wenji Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.105010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Potentially toxic element (PTE) contamination in roadside soils is a critical environmental issue. This study analyzed the distribution, pollution characteristics, and sources of 12 PTEs along national highways in the North China Plain. By integrating multi-source proxies (e.g., cropland use intensity, industrial emissions, PM<sub>10</sub>, rainfall, and soil properties) with pollution assessment and PMF receptor models, key findings include: (1) Limited contribution from general traffic; (2) Highest ecological risk for Cd (CF = 1.75), with Cd, Zn, Sb, and Pb enriched from mixed traffic-agricultural sources (50.8 %–88.5 %); (3) V, Cr, and other elements clustered near vehicle stop-start zones; (4) High rainfall (>800 mm) and low soil pH (<7.5) in southern Henan promoted accumulation of V, Cr and other elements, while alkaline soil conditions (pH > 8.0) and lower rainfall (<600 mm) enhanced Ni, Mn, and Cu enrichment. Spatial proxies enabled refined source analysis, suggesting prioritized control of stop-start zones for targeted management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 105010"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145158376","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}