Traffic Safety, Traffic Management, and Sustainable Mobility

Dear Colleagues,

In 2023, over 1.19 million people died in traffic crashes worldwide, and another 50 million were seriously injured. Road traffic crashes have enormous consequences, including human suffering, disruption of traffic operations, and economic losses for individuals and communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that road traffic crashes cost most countries 3% of their gross domestic product. Even minor crashes can result in property losses and contribute to traffic disruption, delays, and non-recurring congestion. Concerns also exist about the implications of the promotion of sustainable transportation modes (such as non-motorized transportation options) for traffic safety and traffic operations. At present, over half of all traffic deaths reported are among vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

A holistic approach is needed to address traffic safety and its impacts on transportation operations in the context of sustainability. Re-examining transportation infrastructure and vehicle design, improving transportation planning, traffic management, and incident response, revisiting the role of public transportation and shared mobility, establishing laws and policies aiming at crash prevention and protection of vulnerable road users, along with education and enforcement initiatives, can help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashes and their impacts.

This Special Issue focuses on the nexus between traffic safety, sustainability, and transportation operations. The impacts of new and emerging technologies on user mobility, road safety, and congestion management will be further considered. Submissions are encouraged to explore the role of initiatives and practices that support sustainability objectives in traffic operations, traffic safety, and their interactions. Case studies that explore the role of new technologies and sustainable transportation options on traffic safety and transportation management can provide valuable insights on the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of novel traffic management techniques and crash reduction strategies as part of the sustainability agenda.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Sustainable mobility and traffic safety;
• Traffic safety and sustainability considerations in traffic management;
• Planning for safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation options;
• Impacts of traffic safety on traffic operations in urban and rural settings;
• Addressing the mobility and traffic safety needs of vulnerable road users;
• The role of green transportation modes in improving traffic safety and reducing congestion.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Virginia P. Sisiopiku
Guest Editor

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• traffic safety
• sustainability
• transportation operations
• traffic management
• vulnerable transportation users
• green transportation modes