"Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility: Emerging Technologies and System Innovations"

Call for Papers-"Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility: Emerging Technologies and System Innovations"

Journal: Journal of Urban Mobility

Publisher: Elsevier

Submission Deadline: 18 Jul 2026

Key Requirements:

• Interdisciplinary approach (technology + planning + implementation)

• mobil.TUM conference insights integration prioritized

• VSI article type selection MANDATORY for special issue grouping

Overview

Urban mobility crisis (congestion/emissions/accessibility) demands integrated technology-system innovations. Synthesizes intelligent transport systems + data-driven planning + electrification + shared mobility + logistics addressing rapidly evolving urban environments. Builds on mobil.TUM conference community bridging theoretical advancements with practical deployment challenges for sustainable city transformation.

Key Research Themes

Intelligent Transport Systems:

• Real-time traffic optimization + predictive analytics

• AI/IoT integration for mobility management

Sustainable Innovations:

• Electrification strategies + shared mobility models

• Logistics innovation for last-mile efficiency

Planning Frameworks:

• Data-driven urban mobility policy design

• 15-minute city + tactical urbanism approaches

Submission Instructions

1. Access Editorial Manager
2. Register/Login (new users create Editorial Manager account)
3. Submitanytime before** 18 Jul 2026
4. CRITICAL: Article Type = "VSI: Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility"
5. Format strictly per Guide for Authors
6. Open access journal - all articles immediately accessible

Timeline: Closes 18 Jul 2026

Guest Editor Team

Singapore/Germany Focus:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yiik Diew Wong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  (Road Safety, Active Mobility, Driver Behavior)

• Dr.-Ing. Andreas Rau, German Institute of Science & Technology - TUM Asia, Singapore
  (Public Transport Planning, Sustainable Infrastructure)

• Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Büttner, Technical University of Munich, Germany
  (15-minute City, Accessibility, Tactical Urbanism)

Why This Issue Matters

Urban mobility emits 25% global GHG but smart technologies reduce 20% travel time (McKinsey). Post-COVID modal shifts + electrification race demand integrated system solutions beyond siloed innovations. Delivers actionable frameworks from mobil.TUM ecosystem for $2T sustainable mobility market. Essential for EU Green Deal + Asian megacity transition through evidence-based technology deployment.

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