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Analyzing the city-level effects of land use on travel time and CO2 emissions: a global mediation study of travel time International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-04-05 Tae-Hyoung Tommy Gim
Abstract This global study simultaneously analyzes how land use differences between cities affect travel time and CO2 emissions. The land use–travel time–carbon emission relationship in which the time is specified as a mediator is analyzed at the city level on an international scale based on individually reported data by moving away from the tendency of conducting country-level, regional-scale analysis
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Allocation strategies in a dockless bike sharing system: a community structure-based approach International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-03-24 J. Zhang, M. Meng, David Z. W. Wang, B. Du
Abstract This study develops a methodology to determine the optimal allocation position to deploy the bikes in a competitive dockless bike sharing market. The community structure approach in complex network theory is utilized to offer the bike allocation strategies to the market leader in two specific market regimes, with a potential competitor, and without a potential competitor. Two different heuristics
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How weather and special events affect pedestrian activities: volume, space, and time International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-03-16 Sunyong Eom, Yasuhide Nishihori
Abstract Monitoring pedestrian activities and understanding influential factors such as weather conditions and special events are important issues for urban planners who endeavor to foster a vital and sustainable urban environment. This study quantified pedestrian activity by developing pedestrian distribution indexes (PDIs) for the aspects of volume, space, and time, to clarify how PDIs were affected
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Airline pilot perceptions and implementation of fuel saving actions International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-03-15 Seung Joon Jeon, Kwang Eui Yoo, Sihyun Yoo
Abstract With the introduction of the carbon emission cost system initiated by the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation(CORSIA), the improvement of fuel efficiency in flight operations will have higher impact on airline profitability than before. In-flight fuel consumption is somewhat influenced by pilots’ technical actions when maneuvering aircraft during flight. This
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Interdependence in active mobility adoption: Joint modeling and motivational spillover in walking, cycling and bike-sharing International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Maher Said, Alec Biehl, Amanda Stathopoulos
Abstract Active mobility offers an array of physical, emotional, and social well-being benefits. However, with the proliferation of the sharing economy, new nonmotorized means of transport are entering the fold, complementing some existing mobility options while competing with others. The purpose of this research study is to investigate the adoption of three active travel modes—namely walking, cycling
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Multi-objective framework for optimum configuration of human-driven and shared or privately owned autonomous vehicles International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Harprinderjot Singh, Mehrnaz Ghamami, Hadis Nouri, Timothy Gates
Abstract Private Autonomous Vehicles (PAV) and Shared Autonomous Vehicles (SAV) are known to improve safety, mobility, roadway capacity, driver productivity and reduce parking costs (due to better utilization of space and self-parking to less expensive spots). However, the increased vehicle miles traveled (VMT), might increase overall emission production, system travel time, and operating costs. Also
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Traffic congestion and its urban scale factors: Empirical evidence from American urban areas International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-02-22 Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, Pooya Najaf, Milton Gregory Fields, Jean-Claude Thill
Abstract This study empirically investigates the causes of urban traffic congestion to bring into focus the variety of beliefs that provide support for policy interventions to mitigate traffic congestion in USt cities. We use a structural equation modeling (SEM) framework and position the analysis at the meso-scale (i.e., neighborhood shapes, sizes, density, land-use mix, street design, distribution
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The role of environmental requirements in Swedish public procurement of bus transports International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-02-13 Malin Aldenius, Panagiota Tsaxiri, Helene Lidestam
The transport sector needs to become sustainable and public transport has an important role to play. Green public procurement has proven to have great potential to influence the transition to a sustainable public transport sector. Sweden is a good example of a country that uses public procurement in the public transport sector to a large extent and has at the same time come far in the transition
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Combined influence of traffic conditions, driving behavior, and type of road on fuel consumption. Real driving data from Madrid Area International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-02-13 Alessandra Boggio-Marzet, Andres Monzon, Ana M. Rodriguez-Alloza, Yang Wang
Abstract The increasingly widespread use of vehicles has intensified fuel consumption and hence the emission of air pollutants, causing a negative environmental impact on both human health and climate change. It is well known that vehicle fuel consumption depends on several factors such as engine and vehicle technology, road characteristics, traffic conditions, and driver ability. Although the relationship
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Predicting pedestrian flow along city streets: A comparison of route choice estimation approaches in downtown San Francisco International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-02-07 Andres Sevtsuk, Raul Kalvo
Abstract Street attributes are thought to play an important role in influencing pedestrian route choices. Faced with alternatives, pedestrians have been observed to choose faster, safer, more comfortable, more interesting, or more beautiful routes. Literature on pedestrian route choice has provided methods for assessing the likelihood of such options using discrete choice models. However, route choice
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Pathway analysis of relationships among community development, active travel behavior, body mass index, and self-rated health International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Xiaobing Li, Qinglin Hu, Jun Liu, Shashi Nambisan, Asad J. Khattak, Abhay Lidbe, Hee Yun Lee
Abstract A higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is often associated with higher risks for health-related issues (e.g., arthritis, cancer). Lifestyle behaviors (e.g., healthy diet) are believed to be important factors closely related to people’s BMI and health. Among the behaviors, active travel modes (e.g., walking and bicycling) may be an important factor correlated with BMI. Such travel behaviors can somehow
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Planning for sustainable urban mobility: Demand estimation of on-street vertical walking facilities International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-01-15 Esther González-González, Rubén Cordera, Borja Alonso, Soledad Nogués
Abstract The improvement of pedestrian mobility through the use of on-street vertical facilities, i.e. escalators, moving sidewalks, lifts, funiculars and gondola lifts, is becoming increasingly important in many cities with steep slopes that hinder walkers’ transit. However, studies on the acceptance, profitability and demand for these facilities are still scarce. The present paper proposes an assessment
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Potential demand for bus commuting trips in metropolitan corridors through the use of real-time information tools International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-01-15 Carlos Romero, Andrés Monzón, Andrea Alonso, Raky Julio
Abstract Mobility in metropolitan rings is often more car-dependent than in urban cores. Buses are emerging as an efficient option to promote sustainable mobility in metropolitan corridors, although they are perceived as being less reliable than rail or the car. The adoption of real-time information (RTI) tools for passengers can mitigate this issue. This paper aims (i) to explore the potential bus
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Determination of port-induced exhaust gas emission amounts and investigation of environmental impact by creating emission maps: Sample of Trabzon port International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-01-10 S. Kose, D. M. Sekban, M. Ozkok
Abstract The most important reason for the rapid increase of global warming and the occurrence of related climate changes is the contamination caused by greenhouse gases released into the air. Whereas air pollution affects human health significantly, it also threatens the lives of plants and animals. As it is known, the majority of the human population contemporarily lives in cities. In these circumstances
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A framework for characterizing the ambient conditions experienced by light duty vehicles in the United States International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Matthew Moniot, Jason Lustbader, Eric Wood, Byungho Lee, Justin Fink, Scott Agnew
Abstract The relationship between ambient conditions and light-duty vehicle energy consumption has been widely researched. Relatively little effort, however, has been dedicated to understanding representative ambient conditions a light-duty vehicle may experience. The framework introduced in this article provides a means of quantifying ambient conditions specific to light-duty vehicle operation by
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A sustainable road pricing oriented bilevel optimization approach under multiple environmental uncertainties International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Ying Lv, Shanshan Wang, Ziyou Gao, Guanhui Cheng, Guohe Huang, Zhengbing He
Abstract The rapidly-increasing urban transportation contributes to a number of externalities such as congestion and pollution; moreover, environmental uncertainties widely exist and bring challenges to creating traffic emission control strategies. To address these problems, this paper proposes an inexact bilevel programming approach under stochastic and fuzzy uncertainties (BLP-SF) for a toll scheme
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Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle observed utility factor: Why the observed electrification performance differ from expectations International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-12-31 Seshadri Srinivasa Raghavan, Gil Tal
Abstract Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are an effective vehicle technology to reduce light duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions and gasoline consumption. They combine all-electric driving capabilities of a battery electric vehicle with the engine downsizing and fuel economy improvements of a hybrid electric vehicle. Their environmental performance is predicated upon the metric utility factor
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Electric carsharing and micromobility: A literature review on their usage pattern, demand, and potential impacts International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-12-25 Fanchao Liao, Gonçalo Correia
Abstract Shared e-mobility is a category of emerging mobility services that includes electric carsharing, e-bike sharing, and e-scooter sharing. These services are expected to reduce the negative externalities of road transport in cities, which is currently dominated by fossil-fuel-powered private car trips. In order to better inform the development and promotion of these services and indicate directions
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Integrating urban road safety and sustainable transportation policy through the hierarchy of hazard controls International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-12-21 Sam McLeod, Carey Curtis
Abstract Governments globally have endorsed Vision Zero, declaring that no person should be killed or permanently injured on public roads. Concurrently, the wider social, public health, and environmental implications of urban structure and transport choices have gained intense policy attention, as cities aim to transition toward sustainable accessibility. This is especially the case as research reveals
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An integrated framework for planning successful complete streets: Determinative variables and main steps International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-12-21 Abolfazl Dehghanmongabadi, Şebnem Hoşkara
Abstract The development of an integrated framework for planning successful complete streets and leading to a sustainable transportation sector begins with a clarification of the determinative variables and steps. A review of a broad selection of documents related to complete streets and active modes of transportation resulted in distinct lists of variables taken from each subject. Though the literature
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Gender disparities in New York City bike share usage International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-12-21 Kathleen H. Reilly, Shu Meir Wang, Aldo Crossa
Abstract By understanding gender disparities in bike share usage in New York City, programs can be better tailored to increase cycling and bike share usage among female members. Data from bike trips and a Citi Bike enrollment survey for the period 2013–2018 were used for this analysis. Associations comparing female to male members on selected study variables were examined through the estimation of
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A comparative analysis of e-scooter and e-bike usage patterns: Findings from the City of Austin, TX International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-30 Mohammed Hamad Almannaa, Huthaifa I. Ashqar, Mohammed Elhenawy, Mahmoud Masoud, Andry Rakotonirainy, Hesham Rakha
Abstract E-scooter-sharing and e-bike-sharing systems are accommodating and easing the increased traffic in dense cities and are expanding considerably. However, these new micro-mobility transportation modes raise numerous operational and safety concerns. This study analyzes e-scooter and dockless e-bike sharing system user behavior. We investigate how average trip speed change depending on the day
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An optimization-based planning tool for on-demand mobility service operations International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-24 H. M. Abdul Aziz, Venu Garikapati, Tony K. Rodriguez, Lei Zhu, Bingrong Sun, Stanley E. Young, Yuche Chen
Abstract Regions worldwide are adopting and exploring low-speed automated electric shuttle (AES) service as an on-demand shared mobility service in dense geofenced urban areas. Building on this concept, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently developed the Automated Mobility District (AMD) toolkit. The AMD toolkit—comprising of a travel micro-simulation model and an energy estimation
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Electric vehicles performing last-mile delivery in B2C e-commerce: An economic and environmental assessment International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-19 Chiara Siragusa, Angela Tumino, Riccardo Mangiaracina, Alessandro Perego
Abstract The proliferation of e-commerce in the recent years has been recognized to have a huge impact on transportation owing to the increasing need for last-mile deliveries in urban areas. Further, it is claimed to be responsible for the rising number of vans moving in cities, considerably impacting environmental sustainability. In this context, electric vehicles (EVs) could substitute internal combustion
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Can an e-bike share system increase awareness and consideration of e-bikes as a commute mode? Results from a natural experiment International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-18 Susan L. Handy, Dillon T. Fitch
Abstract Electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) may encourage commuters to shift from car to bike by improving perceptions of bicycling safety and increasing destination accessibility. Awareness of e-bikes is an important first step toward more widespread adoption. This article uses a natural experiment design to examine the impact of the implementation of an e-bike share system in Davis, CA, on awareness
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Different people, different incentives? Examining the public acceptance of smartphone-based persuasive strategies for sustainable travel using psychographic segmentation International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-15 Rafael A. dos Reis, Susan Grant-Muller, Robin Lovelace, Frances Hodgson
Abstract The development and delivery of ICT-based persuasive strategies for the adoption of more environmental-friendly modes of transport is an emerging strategy to help tackle the problem of excessive use of individual Conventionally Fueled Vehicles (CFVs). The efficiency of this approach, like other information-based schemes, can benefit from the knowledge of which groups of individuals are more
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Emerging technologies for sustainable transportation system International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-02 Hwasoo Yeo, Ying-en Ge, Kitae Jang, Meng Xu, Tony Sze
(2021). Emerging technologies for sustainable transportation system. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation: Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 323-324.
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People with disabilities’ perceptions of autonomous vehicles as a viable transportation option to improve mobility: An exploratory study using mixed methods International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-11-02 Jinuk Hwang, Wei Li, Laura M. Stough, Chanam Lee, Katherine Turnbull
Abstract Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are expected to bring significant changes to the mobility of people, especially those with disabilities. Despite the strong potential of AVs to impact the lives of people with disabilities, little attention has been paid to understand their perspectives on this technology. This study aims to fill the gap, by exploring the mobility challenges experienced by people
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Commuting in knowledge intensive organizations: An outline of six different practices International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-10-23 Tom Erik Julsrud, Randi Hjorthol
Abstract This article investigates car-based commuting habits among employees in four knowledge intensive organizations (KIOs) in the greater Oslo region in Norway. This region has experienced a growth in KIOs and knowledge workers over the last few decades and, like many other European urban regions, it struggles with high levels of car-based commuting. This article suggests designing policy measures
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The role of trust in influencing consumers' adoption of automated vehicles: An application of the health belief model International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-10-12 Kum Fai Yuen, Fei Ma, Xueqin Wang, Gunwoo Lee
Abstract The deployment of automated vehicles (AVs) can offer many benefits to the environment and society. Trust plays a crucial role in consumers’ adoption of AVs. This study examines the determinants and effects of trust on consumers' adoption of AVs. A theoretical model drawing on trust theory, health belief model, and attitude theory is presented. The results show that the health belief model’s
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A comparative study of bike-sharing systems from a user’s perspective: An analysis of online reviews in three U.S. regions between 2010 and 2018 International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-10-12 Eun Jin Shin
Abstract Seeking to reduce carbon emissions and increase active travel, U.S. cities have increasingly adopted bike-sharing systems in recent years. However, despite the growing popularity of and markets for bike-sharing systems, little is known of how users perceive and evaluate their quality. By conducting (1) descriptive analysis of numeric ratings and (2) content analysis of the narrative sections
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Diffusion of electric vehicles in Brazil from the stakeholders' perspective International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-10-09 Evaldo Costa, Ana Horta, Augusta Correia, Julia Seixas, Gustavo Costa, Daniel Sperling
Abstract A major challenge for humankind is to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to avoid the most harmful impacts of climate change. The transport sector is responsible for almost 1/4 of the world’s energy-related emissions, with road transportation representing around 1/5 of the fuel consumption. Electric vehicles (EVs) may help to reduce CO2 emissions, but their diffusion is uncertain
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From techno-centrism to socio-centrism: The evolution of principles for urban sustainable mobility International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-10-08 Pietro Lanzini, Andrea Stocchetti
Abstract The study aims to identify the evolution of perspectives on sustainable urban mobility and the principles that have emerged. Despite the burgeoning of interest in and contributions to sustainable mobility, the debate on its underlying principles has remained peripheral. The overwhelming focus has been on micro-dynamics and the need for comprehensive perspectives has been underestimated. Principles
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Predicting shared-car use and examining nonlinear effects using gradient boosting regression trees International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-10-05 Tao Wang, Songhua Hu, Yuan Jiang
Abstract Flexible drop-off and pick-up (one-way) carsharing programs provide users with high levels of convenience but meanwhile incurs spatiotemporal imbalances in shared-cars distribution. Predicting shared-car use helps recognize system imbalances beforehand while identifying determinants related to shared-car use helps operators efficiently implement relocation strategies. In this study, a gradient
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Analyzing the role of competition and cooperation in airline environmental efficiency through two dynamic environmental cross-efficiency models International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-09-25 Ye Li, Qiang Cui
Abstract We build a dynamic structure for airline environmental efficiency and propose the Dynamic Benevolent Environmental DEA Cross-efficiency model and Dynamic Aggressive Environmental DEA Cross-efficiency model to explore whether cooperation or competition can reflect the airline dynamic environmental efficiency in the past few years. Then, the models are applied to evaluate the efficiencies of
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Urban transit network optimization under variable demand with single and multi-objective approaches using metaheuristics: The case of Daejeon, Korea International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-09-23 Mohammad Hadi Almasi, Yoonseok Oh, Ali Sadollah, Young-Ji Byon, Seungmo Kang
Abstract Internationally, there are heightened demands for efficient public transportation systems due to high population growth rates in urban areas and their associated increased trip demands within and across city boundaries. An ideal and sustainable public transportation system should satisfy its passengers while minimizing operation costs that are often associated with energy consumptions. One
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Multi-objective optimization of pavement preservation strategy considering agency cost and environmental impact International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-09-16 Israa Al-Saadi, Hao Wang, Xiaodan Chen, Pan Lu, Abbas Jasim
Road network requires timely maintenance to keep pavement surface in good condition for reduction of fuel consumption with the limited budget. This study focused on development of pavement preserva...
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Adoption of electric vehicles: Which factors are really important? International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Elena Higueras-Castillo, Alberto Guillén, Luis-Javier Herrera, Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas
Electric vehicles stand out for their ability to reduce pollution. However, electric vehicle sales have not been brisk despite their positive effects. The objective of this study is twofold: first,...
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Free-floating electric scooters: representation in French mainstream media International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-09-03 Caroline Lipovsky
From the time of their introduction in Paris and other French cities in the summer of 2018, free-floating electric scooters have quickly grown in popularity and numbers, creating a conundrum for Pa...
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From conventional to electrically-assisted cycling. A biographical approach to the adoption of the e-bike International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Dimitri Marincek, Patrick Rérat
Sales of electrically-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have been rising in many European countries. Due to their electrical assistance, e-bikes could increase the number of people cycling and the potent...
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Identifying spatiotemporally-varying effects of a newly built subway line on land price: Difference and correlation between commercial and residential uses International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-31 Suji Kim, Jihye Byun
Abstract This study examines the spatiotemporal relationship between the newly built subway line and land price, focusing on difference and correlation between commercial and residential land uses. For a spatiotemporally sensitive analysis, Geographically and Temporally Weighted Regression (GTWR) method is used to test land price data in Daejeon, South Korea. A new approach is suggested in the bandwidth
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The role of shared autonomous vehicle systems in delivering smart urban mobility: A systematic review of the literature International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-28 Fahimeh Golbabaei, Tan Yigitcanlar, Jonathan Bunker
Emerging autonomous driving technologies are claimed to create new opportunities for realizing smart and sustainable urban mobility initiatives. In this perspective, some studies identified shared ...
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Multi-level analyses on the nearest-first matching policy of on-demand chauffeured ride-hailing service International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-22 Ruiling Yang, Minghui Lai
On-demand ride-hailing services have received widespread interest from industry and academic. However, very few researches have empirically investigated the matching policy of ride-hailing platform...
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People and their walking environments: An exploratory study of meanings, place and times International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-20 Eric T. H. Chan, Tingting Elle Li, Tim Schwanen, David Banister
Seen as the most sustainable transport mode, people’s walking has been well investigated in relation to its environmental correlates and benefits to physical and mental well-being in current transp...
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High-resolution simulation-based analysis of leading vehicle acceleration profiles at signalized intersections for emission modeling International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-20 Sicong Zhu, Inhi Kim, Keechoo Choi
Abstract The acceleration profile of leading vehicles at intersections is critical for emission estimation and microlevel queue simulation. Data obtained from experiments using a high-resolution driving simulator can deliver useful insights into microscale acceleration behaviors at signalized intersections. Acceleration data of the leading vehicles in queues are collected by the simulator. The observed
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Estimation of direct energy consumption and CO2 emission by high speed rail, transrapid maglev and hyperloop passenger transport systems International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-15 Milan Janić
This paper deals with estimation of direct energy consumption and related emissions of GHG exclusively, including CO2, by the High Speed Rail (HSR), Trans Rapid Maglev (TRM), and Hyperloop (HL) pas...
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Life cycle assessment as decision-support in choice of road corridor: case study and stakeholder perspectives International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 Carolina Liljenström, Sofiia Miliutenko, Reyn O’Born, Helge Brattebø, Harpa Birgisdóttir, Susanna Toller, Kristina Lundberg, José Potting
Use of life cycle assessment (LCA) in choice of road corridor could reduce environmental impacts of traffic and infrastructure. This paper explores how the LCA model LICCER, designed to compare lif...
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Empirical analysis on long-distance peer-to-peer ridesharing service in Japan International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-10 Wataru Nakanishi, Yuki Yamashita, Yasuo Asakura
Ridesharing has been attracting attention in Western countries in accordance with the rise of social and economic systems in which goods and services are shared between individuals. In accordance w...
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Transport accessibility and economic growth: Implications for sustainable transport infrastructure investments International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-10 Seongkyun Cho, Keechoo Choi
This research reaffirms a sustainable transport investment should go forward in a way that enforces consistent economic growth while maintaining environmental benefit. Society’s economic input-outp...
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Does MaaS contribute to sustainable transportation? A mode choice perspective International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Sunghoon Jang, Valeria Caiati, Soora Rasouli, Harry Timmermans, Keechoo Choi
Abstract Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is an innovative concept, enabled by the ubiquitous availability of digital technologies. Many cities around the world envision MaaS as a way to improve sustainable transportation by reducing the use of fossil fuel-based transportation modes. However, MaaS may also trigger users of environmentally-friendly transportation modes to switch to less sustainable modes
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Sustainable traveling purchaser problem with speed optimization International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-06-21 Ali Cheaitou, Sadeque Hamdan, Rim Larbi, Imad Alsyouf
This paper addresses a multi-objective single-product network design and operations problem that consists of selecting the suppliers, allocating the orders, routing a single vehicle to collect the ...
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Designing a sustainable humanitarian relief logistics model in pre- and postdisaster management International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-06-17 Abtin Boostani, Fariborz Jolai, Ali Bozorgi-Amiri
In this study, a three-level relief chain problem is proposed in pre- and postdisaster phases in order to support sustainability in the context of humanitarian relief operations. We develop a compr...
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Probabilistic assessment of transport network vulnerability with equilibrium flows International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-06-12 Yu Jiang, Yi Wang, W. Y. Szeto, Andy H. F. Chow, Anna Nagurney
This article develops a probabilistic approach for assessing transport network vulnerability. A novel performance measure is proposed to evaluate the expected impact when multiple transport network...
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Identifying clusters of cycling commuters and travel patterns: The case of Quelimane, Mozambique International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-06-05 Classio Joao Mendiate, Julio Alberto Soria-lara, Andres Monzon
Abstract Limited attention has been paid to the analysis of cycling in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, understanding cycling and cycling patterns in SSA is crucial for implementing a more effective cycling-oriented policy. Using the city of Quelimane, Mozambique, as a case study, this paper aims to understand cycling mobility in SSA cities by identifying clusters of cycling commuters
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Explore effects of bicycle facilities and exposure on bicycle safety at intersections International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-06-05 Qing Cai, Mohamed Abdel-Aty, Scott Castro
This study focuses on fully investigating the effects of bicycle facilities and other contributing features on bicycle crashes at intersections. Although multiple studies have been conducted to ana...
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A multi-class, multi-criteria bicycle traffic assignment model International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-06-04 Seungkyu Ryu, Anthony Chen, Jacqueline Su, Keechoo Choi
Cycling is gaining popularity both as a mode of travel in urban communities and as an alternative mode to private motorized vehicles due to its wide range of benefits (health, environmental, and ec...
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Intrapersonal heterogeneity in car-sharing decision-making processes by activity-travel contexts: A context-dependent latent class random utility – random regret model International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-05-31 Eleni Charoniti, Jinhee Kim, Soora Rasouli, Harry J. P. Timmermans
This paper investigates stated preferences for car-sharing in the context of travel mode choice under conditions of uncertain travel times. In particular, the study focuses on heterogeneity in the ...
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Important factors to daily vehicle routing cost of battery electric delivery trucks International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-05-31 Jane Lin, Wei Zhou
This study investigates the effects of key technological and operating factors on daily routing of battery electric truck (BET) in urban goods delivery. The key factors are service area, number of ...
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Mobility behaviors of Italian university students and staff: Exploring the moderating role of commuting distances International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-05-31 Marco De Angelis, Gabriele Prati, Martin Tusl, Roberto Battistini, Luca Pietrantoni
Previous studies have focused on the combined impact of psychological factors, situational influences, built environment characteristics and mobility constraints on mobility behaviors. However, no ...
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Role of perception of bicycle infrastructure on the choice of the bicycle as a train feeder mode International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (IF 2.709) Pub Date : 2020-05-18 Lissy La Paix, Elisabetta Cherchi, Karst Geurs
Abstract This paper examines the impact of the perception of bicycle infrastructure on the choice of the bicycle as a feeder mode to access train stations in the Netherlands. The latent factors act in addition to traditional travel time and cost variables, describing the quality of cycling infrastructure at and around railway stations. The analysis is based on a large scale revealed and stated preference