"Safe, Sustainable Transit Environments: Rider experiences and policy pathways"
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Call for Papers-"Safe, Sustainable Transit Environments: Rider experiences and policy pathways"
Journal: Journal of Public Transportation
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Submission Portal | Article Type | Author Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
"VSI: Transit Safety" |
Key Requirements:
Diverse/vulnerable users focus (women/LGBTQIA+/elderly/disabled)
Whole journey approach across transit modes mandatory
Abstract pre-submission to guest editors recommended (by Aug 2026)
Detailed Overview
Safety barriers block 30-50% potential transit users despite sustainability benefits. Examines crime/incivility/perceived insecurity across entire transit journey (bus/train/ferry) prioritizing underserved populations. First issue linking rider experience + spatial-temporal patterns + policy interventions for inclusive urban mobility addressing whole journey safety gaps.
Key Research Themes
User-Centric Safety:
Victimization/perceived safety among vulnerable groups
Women/LGBTQIA+/elderly/disabled experiences
Transit Environment Analysis:
Spatial/temporal crime patterns across modes
Station/stop/vehicle safety design interventions
Policy Pathways:
Governance models enhancing safety/inclusion
Accessibility-sustainability-safety integration
Detailed Submission Instructions
1. Access Editorial Manager
2. Register/Login (new users create Editorial Manager account)
3. Submit between 01 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
4. CRITICAL: Article Type = "VSI: Transit Safety" for special issue grouping
5. Format strictly per Guide for Authors
6. Pre-submission: Email abstract to guest editors by Aug 2026 for fit feedback
Timeline: Opens 01 May 2026 | Closes 31 Oct 2026
Guest Editor Team
Assoc. Prof. Candace Brakewood, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
Prof. Vania Ceccato, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Why This Issue Matters
Safety fears deter 40% women + 25% general users from public transit despite $2T annual urban mobility market. Post-COVID ridership recovery stalled by persistent incivility/crime concerns. Delivers evidence-based policy pathways linking rider psychology + environmental design + governance for 20-30% ridership growth. Critical for Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans + UN SDG 11.
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