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Behavioural Approaches to Promoting Sustainable Transport Systems

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 11201

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Craig K. Allison

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Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Sciences, Solent University, Southampton SO14 0YN, UK
Interests: sustainability; driving behaviours; behaviour change; system safety
Dr. James Fleming

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The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
Interests: control engineering; predictive and optimal control; human–machine systems; reinforcement learning; automotive ADAS
Dr. Katherine Plant

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Human Factors Engineering, Transportation Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Physcial Sciences, University of Southampton, Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, Southampton SO16 7QF, UK
Interests: decision making; sociotechnical systems; design of optimal systems; gender equity; system safety

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue addresses the topic of considering the importance of and promoting behavioural approaches to promoting sustainable transport systems.

Transport is one of the largest end-users of energy in developed countries and the fastest growing one in most developing nations. Transportation is therefore central to global sustainable development. Sustainable transport systems provide mobility in an environmentally conscious and environmentally friendly way, supporting economic growth, local needs and the global community. Sustainable transport systems can be seen to clearly align with four of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, good health and wellbeing; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption and production; and climate action. With the challenge of encouraging such a change towards sustainable transport systems being of utmost importance to the fight against climate change and global sustainability, it is right that the academic community from all backgrounds consider approaches to help address this transition.

Considering driving behaviours specifically, whilst driving may not be as sustainable as active travel, eco-driving, sometimes referred to as “hypermiling”, a style of driving that can be used to obtain greater fuel and energy efficiency from a vehicle, is of interest to this Special Issue. Eco-driving is a behavioural approach to reducing the overall vehicle energy use. Whilst rarely promoted, evidence suggests that the majority of drivers are aware, to a greater or lesser extent, of strategies they can use to engage in eco-driving. With approximately 75% of transport-related CO2 originating from road vehicles, encouraging ways to reducing energy usage within this sector can have a significant impact on transport sustainability, and support the global reduction of CO2 emissions.

The goal of this Special Issue is to exhibit novel ideas, research and innovations related to sustainable transport systems. Interdisciplinary projects are welcomed. We would like to invite submissions from various disciplines, in the context of (but not limited to) concerns such as the following:

  • Exemplar sustainable transport systems.
  • Current rates of, and engagement with, sustainable transport systems.
  • Understanding perceived barriers of sustainable transport systems.
  • Projects to encourage sustainable transport systems.
  • Impact of sustainable transport systems on individual’s psychological states.
  • Impact of sustainable transport on the wider transport system, including traffic modelling.
  • Impact of embedding sustainability within automated vehicles.
  • Metrics to further understand the impact of eco-driving.
  • Design of eco-driving assistance systems.
  • Design of eco-driving automatic cruise control (Eco-ACC) systems.
  • Predictive modelling and optimization of eco-driving behaviour.
  • Effectiveness of eco-driving techniques on electrified drive trains.
  • Impact of eco-driving assistance systems on individual behaviours.

Please note that papers that simply encourage the purchase of newer vehicles, or the conversion of vehicle drive trains, for example from an internal combustion engine to electric or hydrogen fuel cells, would fall outside the scope of this Special Issue.

Dr. Craig K. Allison
Dr. James Fleming
Dr. Katherine Plant
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable transport systems
  • eco-driving
  • hypermiling
  • sustainability
  • driving behaviour change
  • system modelling
  • assistance systems

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To Sustainably Ride or Not to Ride: Examining the Green Consumption Intention of Ride-Hailing Services in the Sharing Economy by University Students
by Muhammad Ishfaq Khan, Syed Afzal Moshadi Shah, Mudassar Ali and Abdullah Faisal Al Naim
Sustainability 2024, 16(20), 9047; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16209047 (registering DOI) - 18 Oct 2024
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An increase in ride-hailing services in the sharing economy can help to reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which will lead to a decrease in air pollution and noise pollution, an improvement in environmental conditions, a decrease in travel costs, and [...] Read more.
An increase in ride-hailing services in the sharing economy can help to reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which will lead to a decrease in air pollution and noise pollution, an improvement in environmental conditions, a decrease in travel costs, and an increase in social benefits to travelers. Hence, there is a great need to examine the consumer’s intention toward usage of ride-hailing services in the sharing economy. The current study aims to examine the green consumption intention of eco-friendly services as an outcome of environmental responsibility and environmental knowledge. It also attempts to examine the serial mediation of green concern, value co-creation, and mediated moderation of social support as an explanatory mechanism of green consumption intention of eco-friendly services. The research design was cross-section and deductive. The respondents of the study were registered university students in Islamabad who were active consumers of major ride-hailing services in Pakistan, i.e., Uber, Careem, Uplift, InDriver, B4U Cabes, and SUVL. A total of 402 responses were gathered using purposive sampling. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in Smart PLS is used to evaluate the reliability of measurement instruments and the validity of the research model. The current study results showed that environmental responsibility and knowledge positively and significantly affect motivation to engage in green consumption. Furthermore, environmental concern and value co-creation partially mediate the proposed relationship. In addition, social support also moderates the association between green concern and value co-creation such that it strengthens the connection. The current research findings are an addition to the existing literature and have managerial applications with limitations preceded by future research directions. Full article
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The Platformisation of Cycling—The Development of Bicycle-Sharing Systems in China: Innovation, Urban and Social Regeneration and Sustainability
by Giovannipaolo Ferrari, Yingxin Tan, Paolo Diana and Maria Palazzo
Sustainability 2024, 16(12), 5011; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16125011 - 12 Jun 2024
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In recent years, the widespread introduction of bike-sharing systems in China has had a profound impact on the daily lives of Chinese citizens and the development of the urban transport system. This article attempts to analyse the impact of this phenomenon on sustainability. [...] Read more.
In recent years, the widespread introduction of bike-sharing systems in China has had a profound impact on the daily lives of Chinese citizens and the development of the urban transport system. This article attempts to analyse the impact of this phenomenon on sustainability. The gradual improvement of related monitoring measures has facilitated the maturation of the bike-sharing industry from the initial stage of uncontrolled growth to the current stage of standardised management. By tracing the global development of bike-sharing systems with a special focus on China, this study sheds light on the platformisation of bicycles and their multiple impacts on technical, environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability. Furthermore, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of bicycles in China and highlights the diverse impacts of platform-based bike sharing on various facets of Chinese society. The development of different bike-sharing systems in China is a unique and crucial case to interpret the current situation of bike sharing and imagine future scenarios. In contrast to the prevailing and uniform approach derived from the experiences of Northern European countries, the massive and widespread experimentation with different bike-sharing schemes in China reveals not only potentials and aspects of sustainability, innovation, and urban and social regeneration, but also some hidden shadows similar to those in small-scale contexts such as Northern Europe. Furthermore, this study emphasises the crucial role of sustainable development principles in addressing the urban challenges specific to China. Full article
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Evaluation of Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Lane-Changing at the Freeway Weaving Area from Trajectory Data
by Pengying Ouyang and Bo Yang
Sustainability 2024, 16(4), 1639; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16041639 - 16 Feb 2024
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Intensive lane-changing (LC) events are one of the great causes that make freeway weaving areas become bottlenecks. This study proposes an approach using vehicle trajectory data to investigate the spatiotemporal distributions of the number of LC events, void occupancies, and throughput variations at [...] Read more.
Intensive lane-changing (LC) events are one of the great causes that make freeway weaving areas become bottlenecks. This study proposes an approach using vehicle trajectory data to investigate the spatiotemporal distributions of the number of LC events, void occupancies, and throughput variations at the freeway weaving area. Firstly, all LC events are extracted from the cleaned dataset and classified into four types according to the LC vehicles’ origin–destination lanes and LC directions. Secondly, the time and space void occupancies are calculated using the kinematic theory. Thirdly, the throughput variations are identified with the oblique N-curve method. Finally, the spatial and temporal distributions of the LC events, void occupancies, and throughput variations are plotted to analyze their characteristics and relationships. The spatial distributions of different types of LC events indicate that most LC events occur at the surrounding area of the on-ramp entrance. Spatial distributions of time void occupancies show that the time void in the original lanes is quite small while that in the target lanes is much larger. Furthermore, the time void occupancies amplify downstream when considering vehicles traveling on the road. By comparing the temporal distributions of LC events, void occupancies, and throughput variations, there is a lag effect between the large value occurrences of space void occupancy and throughput reduction and that of the LC events, which can conclude a causal relationship between LC events and the occurrences of the space void occupancies and throughput reductions. Full article
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Promoting Sustainable Transportation: A Transtheoretical Examination of Active Transport Modes
by Tooba Batool, Veerle Ross, Jade Van Blerk, An Neven, Paul Dendale, Davy Janssens, Geert Wets and Kris Brijs
Sustainability 2024, 16(2), 472; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020472 - 5 Jan 2024
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The use and promotion of active transportation has been scientifically proven to play a fundamental role in influencing global sustainable development goals. Despite increased recognition, there is a notable gap in understanding how to effectively transition the general population from convenience-oriented transport to [...] Read more.
The use and promotion of active transportation has been scientifically proven to play a fundamental role in influencing global sustainable development goals. Despite increased recognition, there is a notable gap in understanding how to effectively transition the general population from convenience-oriented transport to embracing active modes. The application of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) in understanding the utilization of active transport modes is currently constrained. The first aim is to include measuring the readiness to change in the use of active transport modes to increase physical activity (PA) using a continuous measure (i.e., University of Rhode Island Change Assessment, URICA). A second aim is to determine whether the decisional balance (perception of pros and cons) and self-efficacy increase as respondents progress through the stages of change as well as with the increase in self-reported active transport use. In total, 260 university students and staff filled out an online survey containing self-reported use of active transport modes and TTM constructs. The results suggest that URICA successfully identifies five stages of change. The decision balance and self-efficacy of the behaviour increase as individuals progress through the stages. The same is also true for the use of active transport modes. Full article
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Antecedents of Waze Mobile Application Usage as a Solution for Sustainable Traffic Management among Gen Z
by Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Frances Jeann Charlize S. Bermejo, Keisha Taranee C. Elpedes, Lady Fatima E. Gonzales and Aaron Chastine V. Villajin
Sustainability 2023, 15(13), 10186; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151310186 - 27 Jun 2023
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The study aimed to investigate Gen Z’s intentions to utilize the Waze mobile application as a solution for sustainable traffic management in Metro Manila. The extended technology acceptance model (TAM) was used to define user behavior and technology usage to determine the factors [...] Read more.
The study aimed to investigate Gen Z’s intentions to utilize the Waze mobile application as a solution for sustainable traffic management in Metro Manila. The extended technology acceptance model (TAM) was used to define user behavior and technology usage to determine the factors influencing Filipino drivers’ acceptance of the Waze application. The study utilized a survey given to 300 Filipino drivers travelling within the National Capital Region to accurately measure various factors and their connections to usage intention and actual use. The analytical approach used for this investigation was partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The study’s data results revealed that system quality, perceived location accuracy, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use affect Gen Z’s intentions to use traffic navigation applications, particularly Waze. The study’s results can be applied as a theoretical framework for future researchers of Waze mobile applications, Waze route accuracy, and Waze overall application performance, as well as the features of the Waze application, to evaluate how the use of the Waze mobile application could help in the effective management of traffic situations in Metro Manila. The study assessed the effectiveness of the Waze navigation app as a platform for efficiently managing traffic situations in Metro Manila and highlighted the application performance of Waze and its acceptance by Gen Z users in Metro Manila. The study also highlighted the need a critical review of Waze’s application performance. The study recommends that similar future studies must consider samples from a more diverse geographic backgrounds to obtain a more accurate representation of Filipino users. Future researchers are also advised to adopt a qualitative research design to gain more detailed insights into Filipinos regarding their experience with the Waze application. Full article
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Gaining Traction on Social Aspects of E-Biking: A Scoping Review
by Allison McCurdy, Elizabeth E. Perry, Jessica E. Leahy, Kimberly J. Coleman, Joshua Doyle, Lydia A. Kiewra, Shelby A. Marocco, Tatiana A. Iretskaia, Madison M. Janes and Mikael Deliyski
Sustainability 2024, 16(17), 7397; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177397 - 28 Aug 2024
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E-biking is alluring for its various physical, environmental, and financial benefits and the ability to travel farther and faster, and being physically easier to ride than astride an analog (traditional) bicycle. E-bikes are also a source of controversy, especially in places where analog [...] Read more.
E-biking is alluring for its various physical, environmental, and financial benefits and the ability to travel farther and faster, and being physically easier to ride than astride an analog (traditional) bicycle. E-bikes are also a source of controversy, especially in places where analog bicycles have been allowed but e-bikes represent a “slippery slope” of technology permissions and/or in situations where the function of e-bikes may increase concerns about safety. Despite an increase in use and conversation about such use, academic literature focused on e-bikes’ social aspects remains sparse. The objective of this work is to describe the existing literature on the characteristics of social aspects of e-biking, particularly in leisure contexts. Analyzing the literature on e-bike social research is crucial considering e-bikes’ rapid rise in popularity and potential effects on access, inclusion, leisure, and sustainability. As e-bike prevalence and use increases worldwide, it is important to understand what topics characterize the existing e-bike literature, and, particularly in leisure-focused studies, to ascertain where studies may lend insight toward aims of inclusive and sustainable access, and related policy considerations. The Integrated Recreation Amenities Framework (IRAF) provides a conceptual framework for considering this question, as it focuses on the topical, spatial, and temporal scales of outdoor leisure-related activities toward sustainable conditions and explicitly provides an opportunity for emergent and case-specific factors to be considered alongside established ones. In this work, we explore the following: (1) How are e-bikes discussed across disciplines? and (2) How are e-bikes discussed in leisure-focused articles? Using a scoping review approach, we analyzed a corpus of 279 peer-reviewed articles relevant to the social aspects of e-bikes. Primarily using the IRAF for conceptual framing, our results center the geographies and contexts, topical areas, interdisciplinarity, and emergent additional social considerations of e-biking in general and in leisure-specific studies. The results enable us to connect interdisciplinary topic discussions and suggest where foundational and connective studies are warranted. This can inform decision making related to e-bike adoption, encourage multi-scalar thinking, and extend interdisciplinary research. Full article
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