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{"title":"Bus regulation and the net-zero transition dynamics in Great Britain","authors":"Iraklis Argyriou","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2524475","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2524475","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The transition to urban Net-Zero emission bus (ZEB) transportation receives policy attention throughout the world. Most studies in this area address techno-economic aspects, overlooking the role of institutional workings. This offers limited insight into actual transition problem areas and solutions. Informed by expert interviews, this article examines the ways in which two bus institutional environments – deregulation and franchising – shape financial and organizational challenges and opportunities for the ZEB transition in Great Britain (GB). The analysis suggests that it is the larger local authorities and bus operators in deregulated networks that tap into central government funding. Yet, the ad-hoc and competitive nature of these programs restricts longer-term strategic planning, whereas less competent authorities and operators are left behind. In the franchise model (London case), higher contract prices for ZEB tendered routes facilitate investments. However, operators must address the substantial upfront costs of ZEB vehicles and infrastructure. Concurrently, wider conditions including declining bus patronage and high car use in urban areas pose financial risks in both networks. Organizationally, the public oversight of franchised networks drives ZEB adoption, while a culture of collaboration that draws upon distinct stakeholder competences appears central, particularly in deregulated networks. The article highlights the importance of public management of bus networks based on local stakeholders’ transition priorities. It concludes with policy recommendations for accelerating ZEB transitions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 10","pages":"Pages 907-922"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward sustainable transportation: A systematic review of EV charging station locations","authors":"Moses Katontoka ,&nbsp;Francesco Orsi ,&nbsp;Martha Bakker ,&nbsp;Boris Hocks","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2528085","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2528085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increase in electric vehicles (EVs) has boosted scientific investigation about identifying suitable locations for EV charging stations (EVCSs). Yet, different methodologies and criteria often lead to differing conclusions regarding suitable EVCS locations. This raises a critical question for planners and policymakers: In the large body of scientific literature on EVCS placement, what Points of Interest (PoI) and Geographic attributes (GAs) are used to determine suitable sites for EV infrastructure deployment? This article uses a systematic literature review to dive deep into where EVCS should be placed. The review identified a pool of 28 PoIs and 11 GAs used in EVCS allocation to support the planning process. These included various shopping locations such as supermarkets, shopping malls, residential areas, power and transport infrastructure layouts, etc. Additionally, the review suggests PoIs and GAs are affected by geographical scale and context. These identified PoIs and GAs should be used as foundational insights by planners and policymakers when planning to deploy EVCSs, thereby supporting the transition to sustainable mobility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 10","pages":"Pages 881-893"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Road freight privatization, technological progress, and transportation decarbonization: Perspective of platform logistics","authors":"Wei Lu ,&nbsp;Leiming Hang ,&nbsp;Fuzhong Wang","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2521689","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2521689","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Technology shapes organizations, and road freight privatization is considered an organizational change on a social level induced by platform logistics. Meanwhile, the consumer behavior of individual transporters as adopters of trucks may affect technological innovation, known as market-driven innovation. When road freight privatization and technological progress are incorporated into the STIRPAT model to examine their environmental sustainability implications, panel analysis shows that: (i) Road freight privatization reduced both TCE and CEI, which applies equally to light- and heavy-duty trucks. For medium-duty trucks, road freight privatization reduced CEI but had no significant effect on TCE. (ii) There was an inverted U-shaped relationship between technological progress and TCE/CEI, demonstrating a cyclical impact of technological progress on environmental quality. (iii) While road freight privatization interacted with technological progress to reduce both TCE and CEI, it interacted with transport energy structure to increase both TCE and CEI, suggesting that the vehicle purchase decisions of individual transporters are not biased toward electrification in the road freight sector. These results are inconsistent with the government’s assertion that individual transporters-led privatization undermines economies of scale.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 10","pages":"Pages 894-906"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the role of transportation planning in advancing sustainable development goals: Insights from a meta-analysis","authors":"Wajahat Ali ,&nbsp;Mohammad Nabeel ,&nbsp;Mohammad Sheihan Javaid ,&nbsp;Shakeel Javaid ,&nbsp;Naseem Abidi","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2537667","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2537667","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article explores the intricate relationship between transportation planning and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a comprehensive meta-analysis approach. Grounded in Systems Theory (ST), the study conceptualizes transportation planning as a complex system where various components, including infrastructure, policies, and socioeconomic factors, interact dynamically to influence sustainability outcomes. By integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the study examines how stakeholders’ intentions, attitudes, and perceived control over transportation-related decisions impact the effectiveness of planning processes in advancing SDGs. Furthermore, Resilience Theory (RT) is employed to assess the capacity of transportation systems to adapt, recover, and sustain their functions amidst challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and resource constraints. The meta-analysis using the Hunter-Schmidt method synthesizes findings from numerous 31 studies, offering a nuanced understanding of how transportation planning contributes to significant SDGs, including climate action, sustainable cities, and economic growth. The results highlight the pivotal role of proactive planning in fostering resilient and adaptive transportation systems that support long-term sustainability goals. The study provides actionable insights for policymakers, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach that aligns transportation planning with broader sustainability objectives while accounting for behavioral influences and the inherent complexity of transportation systems. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on sustainable development, offering a theoretical and empirical foundation for enhancing the role of transportation planning in achieving global sustainability targets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 10","pages":"Pages 944-962"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the spatiotemporal variations of road traffic noise pollution and public cognizance of associated health hazards within urban environments","authors":"Muzzamil Yaseen Peer ,&nbsp;Mohammad Shafi Mir ,&nbsp;Bijayananda Mohanty","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2526788","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2526788","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Road traffic noise (RTN) pollution, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a significant threat to human health and well-being, necessitates accurate characterization of its spatiotemporal variations in urban environments through robust monitoring networks. This study investigated RTN pollution, its potential health ramifications, and public cognizance in Srinagar, India. Noise measurements were conducted at 43 locations using a calibrated sound level meter (SLM), and Sound-PLAN 8.2 generated contour maps to assess ambient noise exposure. Survey results from 1,253 participants revealed that 67.1% were exposed to noise levels exceeding 55 dB(A). Using Inverse Distance Weighting interpolation and Sound-PLAN simulations, peak noise levels in central urban zones ranged from 67 to 92.3 dB(A), underscoring considerable health risks and the urgent need for targeted mitigation strategies. Predictive modeling demonstrated high accuracy, with hyperparameter-optimized models yielding <em>R</em>² = 0.89, MAE = 0.63, and MSE = 0.42. Demographic analysis revealed statistically significant differences (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) in awareness levels based on gender, education, and occupation. The Average Awareness Index Score (AAIS) for chronic health conditions, diabetes (1.49), heart attack (1.54), stroke (1.41), and hypertension (1.86) indicated limited public cognizance of long-term health risks. Respondents attributed various health issues to residential noise pollution, including headaches (37%), sleep disturbances (24%), annoyance (18%), and stress (15%). The study advocates for the integration of noise mitigation strategies, public health education, and policy-driven interventions aligned with international standards to effectively manage the escalating burden of noise pollution in rapidly urbanizing contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 10","pages":"Pages 923-943"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of motor-vehicle emission control strategies for urban agglomeration of the Guanzhong region, China","authors":"Zhen Liu ,&nbsp;Zhaowen Qiu ,&nbsp;Xin Wang","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2531075","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2531075","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding emission trends and evaluating motor-vehicle emission control strategies (MVECSs) are essential for promoting sustainable transportation. In this study, city-level emission inventories for the Guanzhong urban agglomeration (GUA) were developed using the COPERT model. On this basis, MVECSs were evaluated from two perspectives: emission levels and emission efficiency. Furthermore, the emission reduction potential of motor vehicles across cities in the GUA was quantitatively assessed. The results show that PM_2.5, CO₂ and NO_X emissions from motor vehicles in the GUA showed an increasing trend, while VOC and SO₂ emissions decreased. Variations in emission levels were strongly influenced by vehicle types, with heavy-duty trucks (HDTs) identified as the primary contributors to CO₂, NO_X, PM_2.5, and SO₂ emissions, while motorcycles (MCs) dominated CO and VOC. Emissions evaluation analysis indicated that PM_2.5, CO, NO_X, and VOC were similarly responsive to control strategies. Efficiency analysis reveals that the comprehensive environmental efficiency of the GUA was 0.743, highlighting significant potential for emission reductions. In Xi’an, for example, the annual emission reduction potentials for CO₂, CO, and NO_X are 9.23 Mt, 22.7, and 27.5 kt, respectively. Finally, this study proposes targeted strategies for coordinated emission control and integrated multi-pollutant management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 10","pages":"Pages 963-978"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How consumers’ emotions about transport policies shape their adoption of sustainable transport","authors":"Zeinab Rezvani ,&nbsp;Stefanie Sohn ,&nbsp;Johan Jansson ,&nbsp;Oliver Schnittka","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2510414","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2510414","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Policymakers are increasingly implementing transport policies to encourage sustainable transport behaviors. However, research on how these policies influence the adoption of sustainable transport remains limited, particularly from the individual consumer’s perspective. This study examines how consumers’ emotional acceptance of transport policies—specifically, the anticipated pride and guilt-relief associated with the policies shape their intention to adopt sustainable transport. Using the case of Sweden’s environmental transport policy aimed at achieving fossil fuel independence by 2030, we surveyed 342 adults and analyzed the data using structural equation modeling. Our findings reveal that emotional acceptance of the policy significantly increases the likelihood of adopting sustainable transport (i.e. willingness to adopt an alternative fuel vehicle). Policy-related emotions enhance individuals’ perceptions of the policy’s effectiveness and foster greater support, which in turn promotes the adoption of sustainable transport options. These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers: by complementing structural measures (such as subsidies and infrastructure investments) with communication strategies that evoke positive emotional responses, it is possible to strengthen public support for environmental transport policies and accelerate the uptake of sustainable transport.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 7","pages":"Pages 587-596"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Road safety of micro-mobility and vulnerable road users: Insights and issues from a world café","authors":"Gargy M. Sudhakaran ,&nbsp;Colin A. Booth ,&nbsp;Abhinesh Prabhakaran ,&nbsp;Samuel J. Abbey ,&nbsp;Panagiotis Georgakis ,&nbsp;Suresh Renukappa ,&nbsp;Subashini Suresh ,&nbsp;Babis Magoutas ,&nbsp;Marina Georgiou ,&nbsp;Dorine Karvouniari-Matzakou ,&nbsp;Maria Pohle ,&nbsp;Nora Strauzenberg ,&nbsp;Vanessa S. Hilse ,&nbsp;Nimalan Chandranesan ,&nbsp;Ruth Anderson","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2522370","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2522370","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Road traffic incidents are responsible for the loss of ∼1.19 million lives annually and the 50 million people who sustain injuries. Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) account for a significant portion of these data, constituting 70% in Europe and 50% in the United Kingdom (UK). Addressing these alarming fatality rates requires initiatives such as the European Union’s Vision Zero, which aims at eradicating road collision fatalities and serving as a model for global action. Similarly, the UK is committed to realizing its transport vision 2050, emphasizing seamless, safe, net-zero, interconnected, cost-effective, accessible, and dependable transportation for all. Effective implementation of appropriate safety interventions hinges on understanding the challenges VRUs face. While previous studies have delved into challenges encountered by specific VRU groups, this research fills a gap by comprehensively examining difficulties encountered by various VRUs. Therefore, this study aims to adopt a co-creation process to expose insights and issues shared by VRUs across Oxfordshire, UK, and to identify collective solutions that could improve road safety. The study adopted a world café method, which fosters an environment where diverse perspectives and ideas are explored through open-ended conversations. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data identified critical areas for intervention: infrastructure, behavior, technology, environment, law enforcement, and awareness. Apart from the interventions, the research underscores the need for end-user involvement in mobility infrastructure planning, as safety requirements vary among VRU categories, emphasizing the urgency of adopting a human-centric design approach to reduce road injuries and fatalities and ensure equal accessibility and safety for all.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 7","pages":"Pages 635-659"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating EV fast charging stations with traffic dynamics: A real-time traffic fluid model approach","authors":"Tianyuan Xu ,&nbsp;Bongju Jeong","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2515561","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2515561","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Electric Vehicle (EV) has gained significant attraction in urban transportation, driven by the convergence of fast charging capabilities of battery and heightened environmental consciousness. Efficient operation of Fast Charging Stations (FCSs) requires addressing challenges such as the rapid and accurate processing of traffic condition data. This study presents a fluid model that leverages real-time traffic data to estimate FCS capacity, taking into account factors like vehicle density and speed in urban traffic segments. A rolling horizon scheduling approach is then employed to develop a simulated EV charging schedule based on the estimated FCS capacity. The simulation aims to maximize FCS utilization, ensure customer satisfaction, and respond to dynamic power demands. The study also examines the impact of the fluid model on operational efficiency under various traffic conditions and evaluates the proposed scheduling method across different time intervals. By integrating traffic dynamics into capacity estimation and utilization optimization, this research enhances strategies for effective FCS operations. Furthermore, it provides practical insights for optimizing EV charging station operations amidst evolving urban dynamics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 7","pages":"Pages 597-614"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of heterogeneous environmental regulations on traffic carbon emission efficiency","authors":"Jiajia Li ,&nbsp;Pengxin Wang","doi":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2519266","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15568318.2025.2519266","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Using the spatial econometric model and the Multiple Mesomeric effect model, this paper studies the direct effect, the spatial spillover effect, and mechanism of heterogeneous environmental regulations on transport carbon emission efficiency, and the interaction of heterogeneous environmental regulations. Research has found that: (1) Investment-based, expense-based, and informal environmental regulations all exhibit a compelling reverse emission reduction effect on transportation carbon emissions efficiency, but the effect of informal environmental regulations is significantly lower than that of investment-based or expense-based environmental regulations. (2) There is a neighborhood-divergence spatial spillover effect in the efficiency of transportation carbon emissions, which is mainly caused by expense-based environmental regulations. (3) Heterogeneous environmental regulations indirectly affect transportation carbon emission efficiency by the advanced and rationalized industrial structure, technological research and development, and foreign direct investment. (4) There is a complementary effect between investment-based and expense-based environmental regulation, as well as informal and investment-based environmental regulation. Therefore, various regions should coordinate the application of heterogeneous environmental regulation policy tools to deepen the impact of environmental regulations on various aspects of the transportation industry, to promote the realization of carbon reduction and efficiency enhancement in the transportation industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47824,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Transportation","volume":"19 7","pages":"Pages 660-679"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}