Xiaobo Qu, Jonas Eliasson, Zuo-Jun Max Shen, Fang He, Juan de Dios Ortúzar & Kai Wang
In recent years, rapid urbanization, population growth, and increasing concerns about climate change have led to a growing demand for innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. As we strive to meet these challenges, the development of next-generation smart transportation systems has emerged as a critical focus for researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers worldwide. These advanced systems have the potential to revolutionize the way we move people and goods, integrating cutting-edge technologies or concepts such as artificial intelligence, electrification, connected and automated driving, and advanced aerial mobility. This special issue aims to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, research findings, and best practices, fostering a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by this paradigm shift in transportation. By exploring the diverse aspects of carbon neutrality, connectivity, intelligence, equity, and verticalization, we hope to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue and shed a light on the development of sustainable, efficient, and equitable transportation solutions for the future.
Focusing on the theme of “Next Generation Smart Transportation Systems: Envisioning a Carbon-Neutral,
Connected, Intelligent, Equitable Transportation”, this special issue in Frontiers of Engineering Management has collected 10 papers intending to explore the solutions for future transportation modes.