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Open AccessPublished: 7 September 2026

A Data-Driven Framework for Short-Term Bus Arrival Time Prediction Integrating AVL, AFC, and Weather Data

Farid Sadeghi Ghazijahani, Behnam Vafaeimehr, Abdolreza Sheikholeslami, Amirhossein Baghestani, Shahin Hassani

Transportation Development Research · 1-25 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i2.101575

Accurate prediction of bus arrival times is vital for improving the reliability, efficiency, and user satisfaction of urban public transportation systems. However, unpredictable service can discourage ridership, undermine system equity, and hinder progress toward sustainable urban mobility. This study presents a comprehensive an

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Open AccessPublished: 15 May 2026

Mobilizing Landscapes: Integrating Transportation Networks in Recreational Planning and Protected Area Governance

Daniel Etim Jacob, Imaobong Daniel Jacob, Koko Sunday Daniel, Angela Ngozi Okeke, Gideon Efiakedoho

Transportation Development Research · 109-134 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1162

As global visitation to PAs (Protected Areas) nears record highs, the Island Model of car-centric governance has become a primary culprit of ecological degradation and social marginalization. This review follows changes in transportation in PAs from early scenic drive glimpses in the aesthetics of nature, through the overwhelmed

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Open AccessPublished: 9 May 2026

Insights Gained from Weather Extremes and Health Crises in Strengthening Mass Transit Durability

Anshul Jain, Hridayesh Varma

Transportation Development Research · 90-108 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1072

Mobility networks worldwide face escalating challenges from climate-induced environmental shifts and major disruptions such as the global COVID-19 pandemic. This scoping review investigates the resilience of public transport systems through a structured 4R framework—robustness (strength), redundancy (alternatives), resourcefulne

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Open AccessPublished: 1 May 2026

Sustainable Management of Energy, Storage, and Wireless Transfer in Electric Vehicles Operating in an Ecological Environment

Adel Razek

Transportation Development Research · 78-89 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1185

Electric vehicles are progressively being employed for ecological transportation in green environments, thereby preserving eco-friendly biodiversity and ecosystems. The involved energy storage batteries are a crucial item of green mobility. The storage capacity state is intensely allied to the interconnection with energy supplie

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Open AccessPublished: 3 April 2026

Design and Implementation of an Automated Toll Collection System

Moses Kwasi Torkudzor, Stephen Andoh Baffoe, Gabriel Senyah, Micheal Gyamfi Opoku, Yitzak Ofori, Patrick Atsu Agbemabiese

Transportation Development Research · 64-77 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1139

Manual toll collection systems exacerbate traffic congestion, economic inefficiency, and environmental pollution, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. Several technologies were introduced over the years to address problems associated with manual toll collection. Despite these developments, challenges remain in making the

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Open AccessPublished: 30 March 2026

Inclusive Net-Zero Framework for Assessing Urban Transport Policies and Programmes—Case of India

Darshini Mahadevia, Saumya Lathia, Talat Munshi

Transportation Development Research · 40-63 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1011

India’s Net-Zero commitment, announced at the COP26 held in Glasgow, underscores the critical role of urban transport in achieving long-term climate goals. This paper examines the adequacy of existing transport policies and programmes at both macro (national and state) and city levels in advancing Net-Zero readiness. This paper

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Open AccessPublished: 17 March 2026

Superelevation of Road Curves: Influence on Vehicles Fuel Consumption

Alex Coiret, Pierre-Olivier Vandanjon

Transportation Development Research · 27-39 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1052

Transport systems are primarily designed to address mobility and safety concerns. Today, energy consumption must also be taken into account in infrastructure design and operation, as environmental issues and tensions in oil production continue to intensify. For road transport, infrastructure requires energy for its construction,

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Open AccessPublished: 2 March 2026

A Composite Geospatial Index for Road Safety Risk: Integrating Crash Data with Roadway Characteristics

Siqing Chen

Transportation Development Research · 12-27 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1024

Road traffic accidents pose significant threats to public safety and urban infrastructure. While effective safety management is a critical component of sustainable transportation planning and public health, traditional approaches often rely heavily on identifying historical crash hotspots. These reactive methods frequently fail

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Open AccessPublished: 25 December 2025

Application of the Pareto Principle in the Analysis of Causes of Road Accidents in Poland

Piotr Gorzelanczyk

Transportation Development Research · 1-11 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.988

The article aims to apply the Pareto principle in the analysis of the causes of road accidents in Poland in 2018–2024. Analysis of data from the National Road Safety Council showed a clear decrease in the number of accidents and related fatalities and injuries during the period under review, with particular emphasis on the years

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Open AccessPublished: 10 November 2025

Spatial Heterogeneity in the Impact of Urban Land Use on Road Traffic Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Yang Yang, Jiacheng Jiao, Xingqi Ji, Yixuan Xue, Hongliang Xia, Yinling Chen

Transportation Development Research · 105-120 · 10.55121/tdr.v3i2.1012

Road traffic has become one of the major sources of carbon dioxide emissions. However, there remains a lack of consensus on how urban land use influences these emissions. This study investigates the spatial distribution of municipal-level road traffic carbon dioxide emissions and their land use drivers in Japan’s Kanto region. O

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