Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment stands as a leading scholarly journal dedicated to publishing original, high-impact research at the intersection of transportation and environmental science. This esteemed publication serves as a crucial platform for disseminating knowledge concerning the multifaceted environmental consequences of transportation systems across the globe, and the diverse policy interventions designed to mitigate these impacts. It further explores the profound implications of these interactions for the innovative design, strategic planning, and effective management of transportation networks.
The journal’s scope is comprehensive, encompassing all facets of the intricate relationship between transportation and the environment. From in-depth analyses of the immediate, localized effects of transportation infrastructure on surrounding ecosystems, to investigations into the far-reaching global consequences of resource depletion and atmospheric pollution stemming from transportation activities, Transportation Research Part D provides a holistic perspective. The journal welcomes a wide spectrum of research, ensuring a rich and varied collection of studies that address pressing environmental challenges within the transportation sector.
Transportation Research Part D explicitly encourages the submission of rigorous research papers spanning all modes of transport. This includes not only land-based transportation systems but also the significant environmental footprints of maritime and air transportation. The journal’s purview extends to consider the environmental impacts of both mobile sources of pollution and the infrastructure that supports transportation networks. A core emphasis is placed on studies presenting empirical findings and evaluating the effectiveness of policy responses. These responses can take various forms, including regulatory frameworks, strategic planning initiatives, technological advancements, and fiscal measures designed to promote environmental sustainability within transportation. Articles published in Transportation Research Part D are inherently policy-driven, ensuring their relevance to real-world challenges and their practical applicability for a diverse readership spanning numerous disciplines. The journal actively fosters interdisciplinary research and welcomes submissions that bridge traditional disciplinary boundaries, recognizing that complex environmental problems require collaborative and multifaceted approaches. Reflecting a global perspective, Transportation Research Part D is fully international in its orientation, actively soliciting contributions from researchers in both economically developing and economically advanced nations, thereby capturing a broad range of perspectives and experiences.
A particularly vital component of TRD is its dedicated section focusing on Disasters and Resilience. This specialized section, overseen by dedicated Section Editors, underscores the critical role of transportation in bolstering community resilience. Disasters, characterized as unforeseen, low-probability events, can severely strain and overwhelm the operational capacity of essential systems, including transportation. Effective transportation networks are paramount for successful disaster response, efficient relief efforts, rapid recovery processes, and proactive mitigation strategies. This section of TRD serves as a focal point for transportation researchers from diverse disciplines to explore and address the pivotal ways in which transportation science, coupled with supporting theories, methodologies, and tools, can be strategically applied to enhance societal resilience against a wide spectrum of hazards, encompassing both natural and human-induced disasters.
