M.M.A.L.N. Maheepala , M.C.M. Nasvi , Dilan Robert , L.C. Kurukulasuriya , C. Gunasekara
{"title":"Life-cycle assessment of novel geopolymer stabilization method in applications with expansive subgrades","authors":"M.M.A.L.N. Maheepala , M.C.M. Nasvi , Dilan Robert , L.C. Kurukulasuriya , C. Gunasekara","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104840","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104840","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Expansive soil, characterized by volumetric changes, presents formidable challenges to road infrastructure. The limitations of Ca-based treatments have spurred the investigation of geopolymers, yet Na<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub> in the alkaline activator compromised the sustainability. In response, a novel waste-derived rice husk ash (RHA)-based silicate solution was introduced for geopolymer-based expansive subgrade stabilization (Slag-RHA-GP), though its environmental sustainability remains unexplored. This study conducts a cradle-to-construction life-cycle assessment of Slag-RHA-GP while comparing results with cement (OPC) and conventional Na<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub>-based geopolymer treatment (GP) based on a hypothetical case study. Normalized mid-point impacts indicate that the Slag-RHA-GP binder exhibits ∼ 43 % improved environmental performance compared to GP. RHA-silicate substitution reduces ecosystem impacts by ∼ 79 % at the raw material production stage. Moreover, except for Hg and Se, heavy metal leaching of Slag-RHA-GP remains well below permissible levels. Slag-RHA-GP demonstrated a 31.5 % cost-effectiveness and an overall sustainability advantage of 28.9 % and 6.4 % over conventional GP and OPC, respectively. The findings will support the future adoption of sustainable geopolymer stabilizers for in-situ expansive subgrade treatment, aligning with emission neutrality goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104840"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240885","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}
Parnian Alikhani , Nico Brinkel , Wouter Schram , Ioannis Lampropoulos , Wilfried van Sark
{"title":"Multi-objective optimization of electric vehicle charging considering market coupling in north-western Europe","authors":"Parnian Alikhani , Nico Brinkel , Wouter Schram , Ioannis Lampropoulos , Wilfried van Sark","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104829","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104829","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, optimizing charging profiles is crucial for technical, economic, and environmental support, but existing studies often neglect several technical constraints in achieving this. This paper introduces a novel method to evaluate the trade-off between cost and emission reduction through smart EV charging across various scenarios. The proposed multi-objective optimization model incorporates technical limitations and user preferences, considering minimum charging current and state-of-charge limits. Additionally, a model for constructing marginal emission factors based on electricity market coupling is developed. Using detailed EV charging data, it assesses long-term optimization effectiveness over three distinct scenarios. Results show the base model achieves up to 24% cost and 30% emission reductions in unidirectional, and up to 112% and 165% in bidirectional charging. The second and third models achieve smaller cost and emission reductions when considering minimum charging currents and minimum state-of-charge user preferences requirements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104829"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240882","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":"Emergency scenario evolution of Arctic maritime accidents using data-driven dynamic Bayesian network","authors":"Ting Wang , Laihao Ma , Xiaoxue Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104845","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104845","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The harsh environment and limited navigational experience in Arctic waters make maritime accidents inevitable, necessitating effective response strategies. In the present study, a general emergency scenario evolution framework for maritime accidents is proposed, and then a multi-source data-driven dynamic Bayesian network (DBN) model is developed to simulate the dynamic evolution of emergency scenarios for different Arctic maritime accidents. Finally, the impact of natural environment and emergency measures on scenario evolution is examined by a case study in the Barents Sea. Results show that the environment in Arctic waters, particularly wind speed, significantly influences the evolution pathways and outcomes associated with the three types of accidents; while the effectiveness of emergency measures varies depending on the specific scenario state in emergency response.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104845"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240883","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":"Optimizing short food supply chain logistics to lower carbon emissions and enhance operational efficiency for small-scale rural producers","authors":"Arijit De , Barbara Tocco , Matthew Gorton","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104855","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104855","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food hubs serve as platforms that aggregate products from small-scale food producers and facilitate their delivery to final consumers, which can enhance their profit margins and foster local economic development. However, the logistics involved in operating food hubs can be particularly costly. The research aims to show the possibilities of improving the environmental and operational efficiency of food hubs by developing a new mathematical model. A Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model addresses the ‘producer-to-hub-to-customer’ transport problem, drawing on comprehensive real-world data. Computational experiments demonstrate that enhancing cooperation among producers when delivering goods to the hub can lead to a reduction in logistics costs and carbon emissions. To bolster environmental outcomes, the study presents empirical evidence indicating that transitioning from conventional to electric vehicles can reduce transport costs by nearly one-third and diminish carbon emissions by as much as 70%.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104855"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240884","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":"Knowledge-Based city logistics: Do technology and people’s attitude go hand in hand?","authors":"Natalia Wagner , Stanisław Iwan , Kinga Kijewska , Sidsel Ahlmann Jensen","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104851","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104851","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Initiatives taken in the area of city logistics are still not effective enough. A solution to this problem may be more intensive development and wide application of the knowledge-based city logistics approach. This paper aims to evaluate the current development trends and challenges in city logistics, focusing on emerging technologies and knowledge-based processes. The study was conducted using the Delphi method. The findings show an expert consensus on the future common use of several technologies such as ICT, IoT, AI, big data, and drones. Autonomous vehicles constitute an exception here, as the experts do not expect them to be in common use in the future. It can be expected that city logistics projects and activities will be more data-driven, whereas processes necessary for effective knowledge management, which to a large extent depend on people’s attitude, will not be strengthened. Identifying these processes as unlikely indicates the necessary way forward.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104851"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144229755","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}
Sentayehu Lelisa Dirirsa , Yan Gao , Paul Schonfeld , Qiushi Wan , Shuangting Xu , Eskindir Ayele Atumo , Qing He
{"title":"Assessing the economic and environmental sustainability of urban integrated railway-highway bridges","authors":"Sentayehu Lelisa Dirirsa , Yan Gao , Paul Schonfeld , Qiushi Wan , Shuangting Xu , Eskindir Ayele Atumo , Qing He","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104847","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104847","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cities nowadays need alternative transportation infrastructure to address the increasing urbanization, high transportation demand, limited land resources, and environmental impacts. One such alternative is an integrated Railway-Highway Bridge (IRHB), which combines a railway and highway into a single bridge structure. However, their values lie in a comprehensive understanding of economic and environmental impacts. In view of that, this study quantifies the financial and environmental benefits of an IRHB in an urban context and compares it with different separated railway-highway (SRH) scenarios using a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). Based on the findings, in urban areas where land is at a premium, an IRHB is a more cost-effective infrastructure in terms of land acquisition, house demolition, and environmental impacts than separate elevated railway and highway bridges. Furthermore, it is a strategic approach to urban development, balancing short-term financial costs with long-term environmental benefits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104847"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144229756","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}
Xinwei Ma , Ruiyuan Xie , Longxiao Guo , Shengfang Niu , Long Cheng , Runqiu Hu
{"title":"Range anxiety of battery electric vehicles: Quantification and determinants using real-world data","authors":"Xinwei Ma , Ruiyuan Xie , Longxiao Guo , Shengfang Niu , Long Cheng , Runqiu Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104837","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104837","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Quantifying the range anxiety of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and identifying its determinants are essential for analyzing the charging and driving behaviors of BEV drivers. However, few studies use real-world data to quantify range anxiety and reveal its determinants directly. Based on the 2024 real-world charging and trip data collected from 438 privately owned BEVs in Tianjin, China, this study utilizes the Weber-Fechner law to quantify range anxiety of BEV for each trip and employs machine learning models to analyze its relationships with trip, travel, charging, vehicle, and individual attributes. The results indicate travel time is the most influential factor affecting range anxiety, expressing a logarithmic relationship characterized by diminishing marginal effects. Frequent BEV usage and moderate charging frequency are associated with lower range anxiety. Female users experience heightened range anxiety under low charging speeds and low SOC conditions. Older users generally exhibit higher range anxiety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104837"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144220947","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}
Sang Hee Park , Pyoung Jik Lee , Jeongho Jeong , Yonghee Kim
{"title":"Railway and road traffic noise annoyance of residents in high-rise apartments","authors":"Sang Hee Park , Pyoung Jik Lee , Jeongho Jeong , Yonghee Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104856","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104856","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated noise exposure relationships among high-rise apartment populations. Field noise measurements were conducted at four sites, three of which were primarily exposed to railway noise. Noise maps were created to calculate noise exposure levels for each dwelling, and social surveys were conducted with 400 participants (100 from each site). Railway noise was more annoying than road traffic noise for residents of high-rise apartments, confirming the lack of a railway bonus. A comparison of the exposure–response relationships with previous studies revealed that road traffic noise was reported to be less annoying than in prior studies, whereas railway noise was more annoying. Even at low noise exposure levels, railway noise was highly annoying. Annoyance ratings were significantly scattered across noise exposure levels, suggesting that factors beyond noise exposure, such as attitudes towards sources and vibrations, influence noise annoyance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104856"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144220948","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}
Jonas Eschmann , Karsten Mueller , Katrin Oesingmann , David Ennen
{"title":"The economic implications of carbon neutrality ambitions in extra-European freight transport","authors":"Jonas Eschmann , Karsten Mueller , Katrin Oesingmann , David Ennen","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104812","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104812","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Achieving net-zero emissions in international freight transport is crucial, but the European Union’s current policies fall short of mandating full climate neutrality mainly due to economic concerns. A major gap in scientific impact assessments is the lack of product-level and transport mode-specific trade elasticities. This study addresses this gap by estimating trade elasticities, analyzing transport cost increases, and assessing economic impacts under different EU carbon policies. The results show that maritime transport faces higher relative cost increases, while air transport sees greater absolute increases, leading to sharper price hikes for air transport goods (0.1%–0.5%) compared to sea transport goods (0.1%). Under the carbon neutrality scenario, European imports drop by €24.7 billion and exports by €27.4 billion. Kerosene and fuel oil demand decrease by 4.2 and 0.9 million tons, respectively. The findings suggest that more ambitious EU climate policies are feasible with manageable economic impacts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104812"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144229757","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}
Quanzhou Tao , Wen Yang , Huiling Zhu , Jianhua Ma , Yanchun Pan , Xin Li
{"title":"Electrification of logistics vehicles: Subsidies or penalties? A tripartite evolutionary game analysis","authors":"Quanzhou Tao , Wen Yang , Huiling Zhu , Jianhua Ma , Yanchun Pan , Xin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104838","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trd.2025.104838","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the strategic interactions among manufacturers, logistics companies, and leasing companies in promoting electric logistics vehicles (ELVs) under different policy measures. Using a tripartite evolutionary game model, we analyze the impact of research subsidies, charging station subsidies, road access privileges, and emission penalties on stakeholder strategies. Theoretical analysis and numerical simulations based on real-world data reveal that standalone policies fail to achieve the ideal equilibrium where all stakeholders fully transition to ELVs. Among policy measures, penalties for internal combustion logistics vehicles (ICLVs) are the most effective initial measures. These policies encourage logistics companies to adopt ELVs and motivate manufacturers to prioritize ELV research, but have limited influence on leasing companies. Charging station construction subsidies play a pivotal role in engaging leasing companies. We also identify the optimal policy mix to balance transition speed and cost-effectiveness. In addition, reallocating research subsidies to charging station construction accelerates the transition further.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23277,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment","volume":"146 ","pages":"Article 104838"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144220946","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}