Aims

International Journal of Transport Development and Integration (IJTDI) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge on the planning, development, design, and integration of transportation systems across all modes. The journal provides a platform for high-quality research that enhances transport efficiency, safety, accessibility, and sustainability in the context of rapid global urbanisation and mobility transitions.

IJTDI encourages interdisciplinary contributions spanning transportation engineering, urban and regional planning, infrastructure management, data analytics, environmental assessment, and transport economics. The journal welcomes conceptual, empirical, and applied studies that address multimodal coordination, intelligent transport systems, green mobility solutions, logistics optimisation, and resilience strategies for mobility networks.

Through its commitment to connecting academic insight with practical transport development needs, IJTDI promotes rigorous research that informs policy decisions, infrastructure planning, and technology-driven improvements to meet future mobility demands. Contributions that propose modelling frameworks, evaluation tools, and planning strategies to support equitable, adaptable, and climate-conscious transport systems are particularly valued.

Key features of IJTDI include:

A strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research supporting sustainable and efficient mobility across all transport modes;
Support for innovations in intelligent transport systems, multimodal logistics, and infrastructure management;
Encouragement of studies bridging engineering solutions with urban planning, economics, and environmental policies;
Promotion of insights that improve accessibility, resilience, and climate adaptation in mobility systems;
A commitment to rigorous peer-review standards, research integrity, and responsible open-access dissemination.

Scope

The International Journal of Transport Development and Integration (IJTDI) encompasses a comprehensive range of topics related to the design, planning, operation, and optimisation of transportation systems. The journal welcomes high-quality contributions that address the challenges of integration, sustainability, efficiency, and resilience across diverse transport modes. The journal welcomes contributions covering, though not limited to, the following key areas:

Transport Planning, Policy, and Governance
Research on transport strategy formulation, regional and urban transport planning, and governance frameworks that promote sustainable mobility. Topics include land-use integration, regulatory systems, transport finance, policy assessment, and institutional collaboration among transport stakeholders.
Urban and Public Transport Systems
Studies addressing the development, management, and modernisation of public transport networks such as metro systems, trams, trolleybuses, and bus rapid transit (BRT). Areas include mobility design, accessibility, passenger experience, demand modelling, operations quality, and customer satisfaction.
Multimodal and Integrated Transport
Explorations of multimodal transport coordination and seamless intermodal connectivity between road, rail, air, and maritime systems. This includes logistics integration, terminal design, scheduling optimisation, and digital communication between transport networks to enhance efficiency and reduce travel time.
Smart, Intelligent, and Automated Transport Systems
Research focusing on intelligent transport systems (ITS), automation, and the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and digital twins for transport monitoring, safety control, and predictive maintenance.
Freight Transport and Logistics
Analyses of freight mobility, logistics optimisation, and supply chain management. Topics include port operations, intermodal freight terminals, air cargo systems, regional distribution strategies, and energy-efficient logistics networks for sustainable economic development.
Maritime, Fluvial, and Port Systems
Studies on marine and inland waterway transport, including shipping efficiency, cruise operations, port management, and integration between port infrastructure and urban environments. Topics also encompass environmental performance in maritime operations and innovation in port-city logistics.
Rail and Underground Transport
Research on rail transport engineering, rolling stock dynamics, high-speed and freight rail operations, driverless and automatic train control systems, as well as metro and underground system development.
Air Transport Systems and Airport Management
Comprehensive studies on air passenger and cargo transportation, air traffic management, airport planning, and access mode integration. Topics include airport site selection, capacity planning, airline scheduling, airport-environment interactions, and sustainable aviation technologies.
Infrastructure, Safety, and Maintenance
Research on the planning, construction, and maintenance of transport infrastructure, including roads, bridges, tunnels, and railways. This area covers risk management, safety analysis, resilience engineering, and infrastructure asset management supported by modern sensing and communication technologies.
Energy, Environment, and Climate Impacts
Studies investigating the relationship between transport systems, energy consumption, and environmental performance. Topics include energy efficiency, emissions reduction, pollution control, sustainable fuels, electric mobility, and strategies for mitigating the climate impacts of transportation.
Human Factors, Behaviour, and Social Dynamics
Interdisciplinary research on user behaviour, travel demand, equity, and accessibility. This includes behavioral modeling, safety psychology, mobility in public spaces, and the social and economic impacts of transport systems on communities.
Education, Training, and Knowledge Dissemination
Research on transport education, professional development, and dissemination of best practices. Topics include curriculum design for transport engineering, digital learning in mobility management, and capacity building for future transport professionals.
Complex Systems and Resilience in Transport
Analyses of transport systems as complex adaptive networks, emphasising resilience, adaptability, and systemic optimisation. This includes modelling of disruptions, recovery strategies, and the integration of redundancy and flexibility into multimodal networks.
Case Studies and Applied Research
Empirical and applied studies presenting real-world transport solutions and implementation experiences. IJTDI values contributions that demonstrate practical innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable improvements in the efficiency and sustainability of transport systems.