Advances in Urban Planning and Sustainable Mobility

Dear Colleagues,

Urban planning and sustainable mobility are critical to creating cities that are not only functional but also environmentally friendly and inclusive. As cities around the world face increasing challenges from population growth, climate change, and technological advancements, it is essential to find innovative solutions that promote sustainable urban development. Sustainable mobility, which includes walking, cycling, public transportation, and micro-mobility solutions, plays a vital role in such transformations. By facilitating a mobility transition towards more sustainable forms, cities can significantly reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with private car use, moving closer to climate neutrality. Additionally, sustainable mobility contributes to public health by encouraging physical activity and reducing air pollution and noise. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of resilient and adaptable urban mobility systems.

This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from various disciplines and regions to advance our understanding of the complex relationships between urban planning and sustainable mobility. We seek to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue that explores innovative strategies, policies, and practises that can support the development of sustainable urban environments. Contributions are expected to offer insights into the design, implementation, and evaluation of sustainable mobility initiatives and their impact on urban life.

This Special Issue welcomes a broad spectrum of research on urban planning and sustainable mobility, including empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and practical applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Holistic approaches and strategic visions to promote urban mobility;
• Urban planning policies and initiatives for promoting walking, cycling, and public transportation;
• Fifteen-minute cities: redesigning urban spaces for local living and sustainable mobility;
• Sustainable mobility and greener streets;
• The role of micromobility in sustainable urban transportation;
• Impacts of electric, autonomous, and shared vehicles on sustainable urban mobility;
• Community engagement and participation in sustainable urban planning;
• The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban mobility patterns;
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and its potential to make urban mobility more sustainable;
• Resilience as a service (RaaS) in the context of urban mobility;
• Case studies of successful sustainable urban planning and mobility initiatives.

We encourage authors to present interdisciplinary research that bridges gaps between urban planning, transportation, environmental science, and social sciences. By compiling diverse perspectives and findings, this Special Issue aims to provide valuable insights for researchers, urban planners, and policymakers working towards creating more sustainable, liveable, and resilient cities.

Dr. Fernando Fonseca
Dr. Daniel Rodrigues
Dr. Paulo Ribeiro
Prof. Dr. Antônio Nélson Rodrigues da Silva
Guest Editors

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• sustainable urban planning
• sustainable urban mobility
• climate-neutral cities
• urban transportation policies
• urban resilience and adaptation
• sustainable and liveable cities