{"title":"Impact of VR headset-based training on drivers’ hazard avoidance and mental models when driving with ADAS","authors":"Ganesh Pai , Anuj K. Pradhan","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The introduction of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) presents new human factors challenges. Research indicates that users often lack sufficient knowledge about these systems, which can impair hazard avoidance abilities. Improving users’ mental models and knowledge can foster safer interactions with vehicle automation. However, hazard avoidance for ADAS differs from traditional driving due to system-specific changes that influence how vehicles respond and control themselves and how drivers should monitor and respond. Failure to recognize these changes may have serious consequences. Error-based training approaches have been effective in improving drivers’ mental models and hazard avoidance. A new training program was developed utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance understanding of adaptive cruise control (ACC) and develop hazard avoidance skills. In a mixed-subject design, 36 participants were assigned to one of three groups: VR training, state diagram (SD) visualization, or basic text (BI) information. Mental models were assessed before and after training, and driving simulator data captured interactions with ACC and hazard avoidance. Findings showed that while the VR training influenced mental models and hazard avoidance, the effects were not statistically significant. Notably, VR training positively impacted participants’ glance behavior during edge case events—an intended training goal. Relationships between training and mental models emerged, although no significant correlations were found between mental models and hazard avoidance behaviors. These findings address a literature gap regarding hazard avoidance in vehicle automation and suggest that VR training could be expanded to include more ADAS features, fostering improved training in an increasingly automated driving landscape.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102012"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147802358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Descriptive analyses of commercial bicyclist injury characteristics, working hours, distances travelled, and injury incidence using a cross-sectional survey","authors":"Ugo Lachapelle , M. Anne Harris","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Worldwide increases in commercial bicycling present a challenge for capturing worker injuries. Counts of injuries require contextualization with indicators of time and distances travelled. Injury epidemiology studies using time-based denominators often assume all workers are full time. Using details on working hours and distances travelled, this study estimated incidence for bicyclist workers.</div><div>We fielded a survey (n = 171) to a cross-section of commercial bicyclists (74.9% men) from Québec (46.8%), rest of Canada (14.6%) and international locations (38.6%). Participants reported their most severe injuries in the past month, average daily distance travelled for work, and weekly average hours worked. We used these to compute time and distance-based injury incidence rates based on worker type, location, experience, gender and compensation model.</div><div>Mean reported monthly working hours was 122.4 (95% CI:113.2–131.6) and mean km traveled per day was 53.4 (95% CI:49.5–57.3). 42% of respondents indicated an injury in the past month, with 7% indicating a “severe” injury that would require medical attention such as broken limb, wound requiring stitches, or concussion. Overall injury incidence was estimated at 38.4 per 100,000 km (95% CI:35.8–40.9) and 334.9 per 100,000 person-hours (95% CI:312.7–357.0). Severe injury incidence was estimated at 6.3 per 100,000 km (95% CI:5.3–7.3) and 55.0 per 100,000 person-hours (95% CI:46.1–64.0). Higher injury incidence was reported among women, less experienced workers, and workers in food and other delivery jobs (versus messenger jobs).</div><div>This descriptive study indicates this worker population faces significant injury rates when compared to those of commuting cyclists and transportation workers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102044"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kateřina Bucsuházy, Jiří Vedra, Lukáš Kadula, Pavlína Skládaná, Robert Zůvala, Jiří Ambros
{"title":"Users of modified pedelecs: a risky group among Czech e-cyclists?","authors":"Kateřina Bucsuházy, Jiří Vedra, Lukáš Kadula, Pavlína Skládaná, Robert Zůvala, Jiří Ambros","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing share of pedelecs in traffic presents new risks for traffic safety. Higher speeds, different handling of pedelecs compared to traditional bicycles and the presence of road users, whose physical condition would not allow them to cycle without support, on the road lead to more crashes and different injury patterns. These problems are intensified for some cyclists by illegal modification that allows even higher speeds of their pedelecs. The presented study aimed to reveal who the riders of modified pedelecs are, why the tuning occurs and whether the riders of modified pedelecs are more prone to risky behaviour. Online and field questionnaire surveys were used in the study, resulting in 1006 complete interviews. The obtained data included information on riders’ demographic characteristics, annual distance ridden, types of roads used, the purpose of riding, helmet use, alcohol consumption when riding, crash experience, and ownership of a manipulated pedelec. It has been revealed that 10% of cyclists had their bikes modified and that the modified pedelecs were more prevalent among males, younger cyclists, and riders with higher annual distance ridden compared to riders of standard pedelecs. The data also indicated that owners of modified pedelecs had generally worse safety characteristics, judging by not using the helmet, alcohol consumption and crash experience.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102026"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147802356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simen Rostad Sæther , Daniel Ruben Pinchasik , Erik Figenbaum , Hampus Karlsson
{"title":"Experiences, Drivers, and barriers of Zero-Emission Trucks: Lessons learned from Norway","authors":"Simen Rostad Sæther , Daniel Ruben Pinchasik , Erik Figenbaum , Hampus Karlsson","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article examines the structural conditions, experiences, and decision-making processes of early adopters of zero-emission trucks (ZETs), particularly battery-electric trucks (BETs), in Norway. The study showcases the early stages of the ZET transition, its progress, and implications for future adoption and policy. It combines insights from interviews with early adopters, industry stakeholders, authorities, and leasing and financing actors, alongside quantitative analyses of price and cost premium developments for BETs versus diesel trucks (DTs) from 2021 to 2024. The analysis reveals that BET adoption is primarily driven by larger firms pursuing strategic objectives, reinforced by procurement requirements and customer expectations. Although BET prices have declined, with price ratios falling from up to 3.2 in 2021 to 2.0–2.6 by 2023–2024, BETs remain significantly more expensive than DTs, partially offset by improved vehicle specifications. Profitability depends heavily on operational and charging setup, with depot-based slow charging generally preferred, while many current setups remain unprofitable, particularly for smaller operators. Infrastructure emerges as a critical barrier, as insufficient charging availability at depots and along transport corridors limits operational flexibility, compounded by grid constraints, permitting delays, and site availability. Policy measures including investment subsidies, toll exemptions, and favourable procurement frameworks have been instrumental in enabling early adoption, but stakeholders stress the need for more coordinated and predictable long-term policymaking to meet ambitious climate targets. Broader adoption further depends on increased willingness to pay among transport buyers. The findings provide new insights into experiences, barriers, drivers, and policy considerations for accelerating zero-emission trucking in Norway and beyond.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102019"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michał Czepkiewicz , Giulio Mattioli , Filip Schmidt , Elias Willberg , Lena Kilian , Henrikki Tenkanen , Dick Timmer , Ákos Gosztonyi , Johanna Raudsepp , Sanna Ala-Mantila , Lisa Jacobson , Mònica Guillen-Royo , Dawid Krysiński , Kevin Dillman , Jukka Heinonen , Petter Næss
{"title":"Sufficient mobility and access within limits: Research agenda for bringing together corridor frameworks and transportation research","authors":"Michał Czepkiewicz , Giulio Mattioli , Filip Schmidt , Elias Willberg , Lena Kilian , Henrikki Tenkanen , Dick Timmer , Ákos Gosztonyi , Johanna Raudsepp , Sanna Ala-Mantila , Lisa Jacobson , Mònica Guillen-Royo , Dawid Krysiński , Kevin Dillman , Jukka Heinonen , Petter Næss","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recently developed frameworks that explicitly define boundaries of sustainability, such as “a safe and just space” or “consumption corridors,” are key for achieving good lives for all within ecological limits and have been explored in multiple influential studies. However, these “corridor frameworks” have rarely been explicitly applied to mobility and transport, and there is a need for more work in this direction. In this article, we provide an overview of the corridor frameworks and their links to four main strains of mobility and transport literature: sustainable transport, transport poverty, accessibility, and tourism and long-distance travel. The literature traditions have meaningful links to the corridor frameworks, but their approaches to social and ecological justice are largely disparate and disconnected. Existing studies rarely consider explicit ecological ceilings, and when ecological impacts are considered, the focus is usually on efficiency or relative improvements. Transport poverty and accessibility literature provide a meaningful contribution to defining social floors, but they largely neglect ecological ceilings and consumption maxima. Considerations of floors and ceilings are rarely explicit or are based on unquestioned assumptions of necessity and excess. Explicit ecological ceilings and social floors in mobility have been defined at national or global scales, but there is a need for more work on locally-specific thresholds that are distributively and procedurally just. We highlight the need to more comprehensively apply the corridor framework to transportation research and suggest a research agenda with seven main directions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102029"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"User insights into integrated passenger-freight transport","authors":"Gabriella Mazzulla , Laura Eboli , Federico Cavallaro , Silvio Nocera","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrated Passenger-Freight Transport (IPFT) offers a potential solution for reducing reliance on motorised vehicles and the associated costs of last-mile connections. To date, the scientific literature has focused primarily on defining the general framework of IPFT services and addressing operational aspects such as routing, pick-up locations and line scheduling. However, less attention has been paid to evaluating service quality from the users’ perspective. To address this research gap, a methodology is proposed to investigate the opinions of Public Transport (PT) passengers regarding potential IPFT services and identify the service characteristics that most influence bus passengers’ preferences. A Stated Preference (SP) experiment was designed to elicit the perspectives of PT users on hypothetical IPFT services. The design was based on observations from a previous international Delphi survey which identified the key requirements for the successful implementation of IPFT in urban and rural contexts. The attributes included in the SP experiment were bus service frequency, in-vehicle travel time (IVTT), fare, and passenger comfort, expressed in terms of the available in-vehicle space. Several choice sets were generated using a full factorial design. This formed the basis for administering the SP experiment to PT passengers interested in using IPFT services. The SP experiment was implemented via a Facebook survey to obtain insights from the calibration of a Random Parameter Logit (RPL) model. The RPL model determined the relative importance of each attribute in users’ preferences and their Willingness-to-Pay (WtP) for improvements to these attributes. IVTT was found to have a significant impact, with a WtP of EUR 15 for a 30 min reduction. In contrast, service frequency and comfort had a lesser influence on users’ choices. These findings are useful for supporting policymakers and practitioners in establishing service performance requirements for new IPFT systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102042"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Space Wars — Finding an economically efficient allocation of street space across different transport modes","authors":"Gernot Sieg, Jan Wessel","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper analyzes how street space should be allocated across cars, buses, bicycles, and parking in order to maximize economic efficiency, i.e. the aggregate economic well-being of all the people who use a city’s transport system minus the public funds required to run this system. Accordingly, we set up a nested logit model reflecting differences between users, how congestion in one mode affects others, and how travel demand responds to changes in prices and travel times. Simulations are conducted for Berlin, Germany and New York City, USA. We find that re-allocating street space from cars to buses and especially bicycles improves efficiency. Effect magnitudes and the extent of optimal re-allocations vary between cities. We also shed light on the channels through which re-allocations impact on efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102014"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparative study of predicting travel mode choice of school children using explainable machine learning techniques","authors":"Punyaanek Srisurin , Irfan Ahmad , Nazam Ali , Raza Saleem Khan , Natakorn Phuksuksakul , Qudeer Hussain , Suniti Suparp","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Prediction of mode choice of school children is an important research topic for transportation planning. Traditionally, mode choice studies of school children are conducted using statistical or simple machine learning techniques. Though statistical techniques provide a good basis for theoretical learning and interpretability, they are mostly based on unrealistic assumptions which might lead to biased predictions. Alternatively, machine learning approaches do not provide any theoretical basis, with poor interpretability and do not provide any insights about factors affecting behavioral aspects. To fill this gap, this research proposes explainable machine learning approaches to comprehend the mode choice prediction of school children in Sahiwal, Pakistan. Data was collected from different schools in Sahiwal district through questionnaire survey and 1,498 completed responses were collected for further analysis. Different explainable machine learning techniques (such as Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, <em>k</em>-Nearest Neighbors, and Light Gradient Boosting) were developed to model the mode choice of school children. Results showed that the Random Forest outperformed as compared to other models. In order to avoid Blackbox criticism of machine learning models and improve their interpretability, variable importance and SHAP dependency analysis were also performed. The results showed that predictors such as travel cost, monthly household income, distance to school, class grade and number of family members were significantly influencing mode choice of school children. These findings can be better used for effective modeling and planning of mode choice preferences of school children.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102035"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiayu (Joslyn) Sun , Lóránt Tavasszy , Ron van Duin
{"title":"Defining the interface between city logistics and urban design: a systematic literature review","authors":"Jiayu (Joslyn) Sun , Lóránt Tavasszy , Ron van Duin","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Logistics services have become crucial in shaping urban spaces and influencing urban dynamics. However, despite growing scholarly and policy attention in recent years, their implications for urban design remain unevenly addressed and insufficiently integrated across themes and methods. Addressing the challenges of urban freight transport does not rely solely on transportation perspectives but instead requires interdisciplinary collaboration. This study conducts a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol to examine city logistics through an urban design lens, guided by a framework of six urban design dimensions. The main objectives are to introduce an urban design perspective into the urban freight transport discourse, identify existing research gaps, and propose a framework for future studies. A total of 83 publications were reviewed. A descriptive bibliometric analysis shows that scholarly attention to this topic has significantly increased in the past two years. An inductive thematic analysis reveals four thematic clusters: (1) problematisation, (2) analysis of traffic conflicts, (3) curbside design and management, and (4) freight facility integration. By synthesising these thematic patterns, the study proposes research opportunities within each urban design dimension to guide future investigation. The paper contributes to the literature by offering a comprehensive understanding of freight transport from an urban design perspective, conceptualising urban design as distinct from other urban research fields, and outlining cross-disciplinary pathways that can bridge city logistics and urban design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102028"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sleep and driving performance of Indonesian drivers during Ramadan","authors":"Wiwik Budiawan , Maya Arlini Puspasari , Dina Lusiana Setyowati , Hardianto Iridiastadi","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102030","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2026.102030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ramadan fasting leads to significant alterations in daily routines, notably disrupting sleep schedules. Such changes can impair cognitive functioning and driving performance, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. This study investigated the relationship between sleep quality and driving performance among Indonesian drivers during Ramadan. A total of 273 Indonesian drivers who observed Ramadan fasting participated in an electronic survey. The survey assessed sleep behaviors, subjective sleepiness across different times of day, and self-reported driving performance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation tests. Participants reported increased daytime sleepiness during Ramadan, with the highest fatigue levels observed around noon. Poorer night-time sleep quality and suboptimal nap quality were significantly associated with elevated aggressive driving behaviors and reduced driving performance. Although increases in accidents and traffic violations were modest, they highlight the public health importance of sleep management during fasting periods. Ramadan fasting negatively affects sleep patterns and driving behavior among Indonesian drivers. Interventions promoting sleep hygiene and strategic napping could substantially enhance driving safety during Ramadan. Future research should incorporate objective performance assessments to strengthen and validate these findings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 102030"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147858780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}