Modeling, Planning and Management of Sustainable Transport Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays, the idea of sustainable and durable development is a valid postulate and is the strategy implemented in all developed and developing countries in the world. Sustainable and durable development aims to permanently improve the quality of life of present and future generations through the proper shaping of the proportion between economic, human and natural capital. At present, the aspect of pro-ecology, i.e., the need to reduce the negative impact on the environment, is the main factor leading to the development of techniques, technology and organization in all areas of the economy.

Meanwhile, among economic sectors, transportation activities have the greatest adverse impact on the environment. Transportation carries a very high threat in the form of external costs, viz., noise and vibration, the pollution of surface and ground water, soil contamination, microclimate changes, land occupation for the construction of transport networks, accidents and, above all, air pollution (including CO₂ and other greenhouse-effect gases) through exhaust emissions.

Since, at the same time, transport is one of the generators of economic development, it is necessary to look for opportunities to meet transport needs while minimizing the negative impact of transport on the environment.

This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the most recent advances in the formation of sustainable transport systems.Both original research and review works are welcome. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Solutions for organizing sustainable transport in different areas and regions;
• Transportation policy and the implementation of sustainable development;
• Technical potential of transport service providers, including their ability to implement changes;
• Modern technologies used in sustainable transportation systems;
• Economic and environmental aspects of alternative-powered vehicles;
• Information systems supporting the eco-development of transportation;
• Decision support methods in eco-transport management issues;
• Fleet conversion processes;
• Ecological considerations.

Dr. Ewelina Sendek-Matysiak
Guest Editor

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• transport system
• external costs
• sustainable development of transport
• efficiency
• smart city
• decision-making support
• fleet conversion processes