Pub Date : 2025-12-19DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101696
Fei Wang, Jianyu Chen, Houlong Zhang, Ke Wang
The strategic location of shopping centers is crucial to the economic interests of commercial investors and significantly influences urban residents' welfare and the spatial configuration of urban commercial systems. This study applies an optimization model to the shopping center location problem by constructing a bi-objective set-covering location model for two-tier shopping centers based on two -level consumer demand. The model simultaneously considers the interests of both investors and consumers, aiming to trade-off facility construction costs and consumer travel costs with limited capacity constraints. To efficiently solve the problem, an improved NSGA-II algorithm incorporating a chromosome-archiving mechanism is proposed, and its performance is validated against a reference frontier generated by the -constraint method. Empirical analysis based on Xi'an's metro network (163 stations) demonstrates the cost ratio parameter () and service radius ratio parameter () exhibit high sensitivity, whereas the capacity ratio parameter () has a relatively minor effect on the optimization outcomes.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-17DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101694
Rimpi Baro, K.V. Krishna Rao, Nagendra R. Velaga
Metropolitan authorities have started developing metro systems to promote sustainable transportation in urban agglomerations, indicating a significant change in the modal share in the future. Previous research indicates that travel wellbeing (TWB) substantially impacts mode choice behavior. This study developed a novel TWB index from structural equation modeling of TWB and Quality of Life framework and examined the association of TWB alongside travel attributes with mode choice behavior using a combined revealed-stated preference (RP-SP) dataset of 1393 commuters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India. A set of RP, SP, and two joint RP-SP mixed logit models (the latter with the decomposition of random coefficients) was developed to identify the role of TWB and travel attributes on mode choice behavior and to examine systematic preference heterogeneity for travel attributes across socio-economic groups. Results indicated that TWB positively influenced all the modes’ utilities, while travel time, cost, waiting time, transfers, and discomfort negatively influenced their utilities. Systematic heterogeneity results indicated that low-income and older commuters displayed higher sensitivity to travel costs, while males and younger commuters showed more sensitivity to transfers and waiting time, and low-income individuals were more sensitive to transfers. The implications for policy measures are discussed accordingly.
{"title":"Examining the role of travel wellbeing on mode choice behavior in a developing country context","authors":"Rimpi Baro, K.V. Krishna Rao, Nagendra R. Velaga","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101694","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101694","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Metropolitan authorities have started developing metro systems to promote sustainable transportation in urban agglomerations, indicating a significant change in the modal share in the future. Previous research indicates that travel wellbeing (TWB) substantially impacts mode choice behavior. This study developed a novel TWB index from structural equation modeling of TWB and Quality of Life framework and examined the association of TWB alongside travel attributes with mode choice behavior using a combined revealed-stated preference (RP-SP) dataset of 1393 commuters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India. A set of RP, SP, and two joint RP-SP mixed logit models (the latter with the decomposition of random coefficients) was developed to identify the role of TWB and travel attributes on mode choice behavior and to examine systematic preference heterogeneity for travel attributes across socio-economic groups. Results indicated that TWB positively influenced all the modes’ utilities, while travel time, cost, waiting time, transfers, and discomfort negatively influenced their utilities. Systematic heterogeneity results indicated that low-income and older commuters displayed higher sensitivity to travel costs, while males and younger commuters showed more sensitivity to transfers and waiting time, and low-income individuals were more sensitive to transfers. The implications for policy measures are discussed accordingly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 101694"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145790451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101679
Rui Cao , Wu Li , Fang Chen , Xiaoqing Zong , Xiaofeng Ji
Equitable expressway accessibility is critical for revitalizing rural industries, yet traditional accessibility metrics often fail to capture the unique logistical needs of enterprises in complex rural environments. The widely used Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (2SFCA) method is limited in rural applications due to its reliance on fixed catchment areas and population-based demand weighting, which misrepresent actual travel conditions and overlook industry-specific requirements. To address these gaps, we propose an improved Nearest-Neighbor 2SFCA (NN-2SFCA) method that incorporates three key innovations: (1) network-based travel time derived from web mapping API instead of Euclidean distance, (2) a data-driven dynamic nearest-neighbor search to adaptively determine service ranges, and (3) demand weighting based on enterprise registered capital to reflect industrial scale rather than population distribution. Applied in Yunnan Province, China, results reveal severe inequality: 73 % of expressway services concentrate in only 10 % of townships, showing a clear core-periphery pattern. Significant sectoral disparities exist, with tourism having the poorest accessibility. The study offers actionable insights for optimizing resource allocation under the Rural Revitalization Strategy and presents a transferable framework for accessibility research in similar contexts.
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This paper, based on a scoping review of selected studies, examines the status of land passenger transport governance research, training and practice in Africa. The findings of this paper are outlined as follows. Transport governance research in Africa is in a nascent stage with respect to theoretical, methodological and empirical advancements. While relevant theories and methods are utilised, the contextualised reformulation of these theories and methods, based on the African reality is, however, not evident. A sustained effort by prolific scholars who pursue an engaging research agenda or expand on initial transport governance research is not also evident. Hence, there is a tendency for one-off empirical studies and not a stream of related studies by the same researcher on a set of topics. An exploratory analysis of courses in 26 African universities shows that there was no course dedicated solely to transport governance as a standalone course. Several practices of transport governance like public participation, performance monitoring and accountability exist but the extent to which they are adhered to, need to be assessed.
{"title":"Where are we headed with research, training and practice in land passenger transport governance in Africa?","authors":"Lydia Akoth Midimo , Marianne Vanderschuren , Gladys Moraa Nyachieo","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101673","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101673","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper, based on a scoping review of selected studies, examines the status of land passenger transport governance research, training and practice in Africa. The findings of this paper are outlined as follows. Transport governance research in Africa is in a nascent stage with respect to theoretical, methodological and empirical advancements. While relevant theories and methods are utilised, the contextualised reformulation of these theories and methods, based on the African reality is, however, not evident. A sustained effort by prolific scholars who pursue an engaging research agenda or expand on initial transport governance research is not also evident. Hence, there is a tendency for one-off empirical studies and not a stream of related studies by the same researcher on a set of topics. An exploratory analysis of courses in 26 African universities shows that there was no course dedicated solely to transport governance as a standalone course. Several practices of transport governance like public participation, performance monitoring and accountability exist but the extent to which they are adhered to, need to be assessed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 101673"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145737306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-05DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101693
Rafael Arevalo-Ascanio , Elena Prozorova , Annelies De Meyer , Roel Gevaers , Ruben Guisson , Wouter Dewulf
Although the discussions on the sustainability of transport and logistics have been a focus of research in recent years, the impacts of the choice of cooling systems within cold chains have not received the same attention. This paper assesses the environmental and social implications of cold-chain vaccine distribution in the last mile, in terms of CO2 emissions from cooling systems and transport, as well as the external costs of transport. The last-mile vaccine distribution is modelled using a strategic approach to perform multi-scenario analyses. An application within the Flemish immunisation programme in Belgium compares the performance of active (ACS) and passive (PCS) cooling systems during last-mile vaccine distribution. The CO2 emissions results indicate that PCS are the most efficient for multi-stop distribution, while ACS emissions rise sharply with more stops along the route. An illustrative example explores the potential environmental benefits of using cargo bikes and PCS for deliveries in the densest regions. Regarding social impacts, the urban distribution of vaccines presents the highest effects on the external costs categories of accidents, air pollution, and congestion. The findings are relevant to cold-chain planning for logistics operators, as the efficient implementation of cooling systems can enhance all dimensions of sustainability.
{"title":"Environmental and social assessment of transport and cooling systems in last-mile cold-chain vaccine distribution: A case study in Flanders, Belgium","authors":"Rafael Arevalo-Ascanio , Elena Prozorova , Annelies De Meyer , Roel Gevaers , Ruben Guisson , Wouter Dewulf","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101693","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101693","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although the discussions on the sustainability of transport and logistics have been a focus of research in recent years, the impacts of the choice of cooling systems within cold chains have not received the same attention. This paper assesses the environmental and social implications of cold-chain vaccine distribution in the last mile, in terms of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from cooling systems and transport, as well as the external costs of transport. The last-mile vaccine distribution is modelled using a strategic approach to perform multi-scenario analyses. An application within the Flemish immunisation programme in Belgium compares the performance of active (ACS) and passive (PCS) cooling systems during last-mile vaccine distribution. The CO<sub>2</sub> emissions results indicate that PCS are the most efficient for multi-stop distribution, while ACS emissions rise sharply with more stops along the route. An illustrative example explores the potential environmental benefits of using cargo bikes and PCS for deliveries in the densest regions. Regarding social impacts, the urban distribution of vaccines presents the highest effects on the external costs categories of accidents, air pollution, and congestion. The findings are relevant to cold-chain planning for logistics operators, as the efficient implementation of cooling systems can enhance all dimensions of sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 101693"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145685060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101692
Roger Behrens , Pieter Onderwater , Kavita Shah
For over a century passenger rail services in South Africa have been provided by one or other form of national public monopoly. Over the past decade these services have been in steep decline, effectively collapsing when COVID-19 lockdown regulations were imposed. Current policy attention is focussed on reviving operations and installing an institutional structure capable of providing ‘safe, reliable, effective, efficient and fully integrated’ rail transport. Key to this is a commitment to devolve functions to capable lower spheres of government. The aim of this paper is to explore lessons from international experiences in institutional reforms centred around devolution. To qualify for inclusion, cases needed to have experienced a deliberate policy action to devolve passenger rail functions from a national to a lower sphere of government. A literature search revealed 11 such cases. Case reviews focussed on: the circumstances of the devolution; any associated vertical separation and privatisation; impacts; and any subsequent policy reversals. Key lessons included: devolved operations should be accompanied by financial resourcing; vertical separation requires independent institutions capable of adjudicating competing interests; private sector participation in operations is less risky than private infrastructure ownership; and the devolution of both train and bus services can enhance modal integration.
{"title":"Towards a revitalization of passenger rail services in South African cities: Lessons from international institutional reforms","authors":"Roger Behrens , Pieter Onderwater , Kavita Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101692","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101692","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>For over a century passenger rail services in South Africa have been provided by one or other form of national public monopoly. Over the past decade these services have been in steep decline, effectively collapsing when COVID-19 lockdown regulations were imposed. Current policy attention is focussed on reviving operations and installing an institutional structure capable of providing ‘safe, reliable, effective, efficient and fully integrated’ rail transport. Key to this is a commitment to devolve functions to capable lower spheres of government. The aim of this paper is to explore lessons from international experiences in institutional reforms centred around devolution. To qualify for inclusion, cases needed to have experienced a deliberate policy action to devolve passenger rail functions from a national to a lower sphere of government. A literature search revealed 11 such cases. Case reviews focussed on: the circumstances of the devolution; any associated vertical separation and privatisation; impacts; and any subsequent policy reversals. Key lessons included: devolved operations should be accompanied by financial resourcing; vertical separation requires independent institutions capable of adjudicating competing interests; private sector participation in operations is less risky than private infrastructure ownership; and the devolution of both train and bus services can enhance modal integration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 101692"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145685062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ride-sharing offers flexibility and cost-efficiency, but presents security challenges, especially in developing countries. In Iran, a country with a longstanding tradition of ride-sharing, this study investigates how users perceive security, and which measures they consider effective. We collected survey data from 270 participants and applied factor analysis to identify latent dimensions influencing perceived security, including experiences, social influences, family norm, and religion. These factors and demographics were included in an ordered logit model to assess their impact on perceived security. Results show gender is the strongest predictor, with women reporting lower security than men. However, men also feel insecure, especially at night or outside urban areas. These findings underscore the need to combine gender-neutral and gender-sensitive strategies to ensure fairness while addressing the diverse security needs. Other significant variables include age, past harassment experience, media exposure, and family norms. Those with very low perceived security are less responsive to interventions than those with moderate or higher security. We also evaluated user preferences for a range of proposed measures. Cameras and tracking received strong support, with many expressing a willingness to pay for increased security. Security apps showed promise, but users stressed the need for better privacy, preventive functions, and real-time response.
{"title":"Security perceptions in ride-sharing services: Influencing factors and effective solutions","authors":"Marzieh Afsari, Salar Salehi, Lory Michelle Bresciani Miristice, Guido Gentile","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101689","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101689","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ride-sharing offers flexibility and cost-efficiency, but presents security challenges, especially in developing countries. In Iran, a country with a longstanding tradition of ride-sharing, this study investigates how users perceive security, and which measures they consider effective. We collected survey data from 270 participants and applied factor analysis to identify latent dimensions influencing perceived security, including experiences, social influences, family norm, and religion. These factors and demographics were included in an ordered logit model to assess their impact on perceived security. Results show gender is the strongest predictor, with women reporting lower security than men. However, men also feel insecure, especially at night or outside urban areas. These findings underscore the need to combine gender-neutral and gender-sensitive strategies to ensure fairness while addressing the diverse security needs. Other significant variables include age, past harassment experience, media exposure, and family norms. Those with very low perceived security are less responsive to interventions than those with moderate or higher security. We also evaluated user preferences for a range of proposed measures. Cameras and tracking received strong support, with many expressing a willingness to pay for increased security. Security apps showed promise, but users stressed the need for better privacy, preventive functions, and real-time response.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 101689"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145685061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101675
Gabriele D'Orso , Karyn Scerri , Maria Attard , Marco Migliore
E-scooters, both private and shared, have emerged as popular micromobility options addressing first/last-mile issues, increasing accessibility and in some cases, complementing public transport and reducing car use. However, their rapid uptake presents regulatory and safety challenges, even in Mediterranean cities. This study examines e-scooter user and non-user perceptions in Malta and Palermo (Sicily), focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, travel behaviours, attitudes and perceptions of e-scooter as transport mode. Data were collected through an online survey in Malta and Palermo for adults over the age of 18. Results show that surveyed non-users are predominantly female, older people and individuals having children. Younger people are more likely to be frequent users as well as high-educated people (in Malta) and people living in the city centre (in Palermo). The perception of the quality of the e-scooter sharing and the perception of safety issues were found to significantly impact the frequency of use of shared e-scooters in Malta, while the perception of safety and self-perception of physical abilities were found significant in Palermo. These findings are discussed in relation to the specific characteristics of Mediterranean cities. This research fills gaps in understanding micromobility choices, offering insights and policy recommendations to enhance e-scooter safety and adoption in Mediterranean contexts.
{"title":"Exploring factors influencing e-scooter use in Mediterranean cities","authors":"Gabriele D'Orso , Karyn Scerri , Maria Attard , Marco Migliore","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>E-scooters, both private and shared, have emerged as popular micromobility options addressing first/last-mile issues, increasing accessibility and in some cases, complementing public transport and reducing car use. However, their rapid uptake presents regulatory and safety challenges, even in Mediterranean cities. This study examines e-scooter user and non-user perceptions in Malta and Palermo (Sicily), focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, travel behaviours, attitudes and perceptions of e-scooter as transport mode. Data were collected through an online survey in Malta and Palermo for adults over the age of 18. Results show that surveyed non-users are predominantly female, older people and individuals having children. Younger people are more likely to be frequent users as well as high-educated people (in Malta) and people living in the city centre (in Palermo). The perception of the quality of the e-scooter sharing and the perception of safety issues were found to significantly impact the frequency of use of shared e-scooters in Malta, while the perception of safety and self-perception of physical abilities were found significant in Palermo. These findings are discussed in relation to the specific characteristics of Mediterranean cities. This research fills gaps in understanding micromobility choices, offering insights and policy recommendations to enhance e-scooter safety and adoption in Mediterranean contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101675"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145690697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101661
Sandip Chakrabarti , Muskan Verma
The existence, causes, and consequences of the accessibility advantage offered by personal motorized vehicles relative to alternative modes have been explored in the literature. We use data from a relatively understudied geographical context to estimate the magnitude and analyze the implications of the disparity in spatial range, specifically the 60-min travel range – i.e., the maximum distance that can be covered, on average, via the multimodal transportation network – between personal motorized vehicle owners and non-owners. A higher travel range within a specified time window may indicate greater accessibility to opportunities. We use nationally representative survey data comprising over 178,000 households across India to first examine whether and to what extent household vehicle ownership is associated with a relative 60-min travel range advantage. Using an experience- and perception-based measure of household-level travel range, we find that the 60-min travel range of vehicle-owning households is at least 10 % more than vehicle-less households. This travel range advantage is relatively greater in rural and low-density areas and locations with limited public transit services. Next, we analyze whether the 60-min travel range determines the aspiration of owning a household vehicle. In urban areas, a one-km lower 60-min travel range is associated with about 5 % higher odds of aspiring to own a car. Our analysis highlights that existing vehicle owners in India enjoy a potential spatial travel range advantage relative to non-owners, and that this advantage promotes latent demand for vehicle ownership in urban areas. Closing the gap can ensure equity in accessibility and reduce personal vehicle dependence.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101680
Michael Tsatsaronis , Agapi Stergiouli , George Vaggelas
The contemporary port industry faces intense competition, compelling port authorities and operators to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as proxies for competitiveness. Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) schemes have recently emerged as a means for ports to create value beyond core activities, engaging broader stakeholder groups. ESG encompasses environmental, social, and governance factors influencing a company's value creation and competitiveness. This paper examines the role of ESG reporting in enhancing corporate communication and sustainable strategic management in the port industry, focusing on case studies of the Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and Thessaloniki Port Authority the backbone of the Greek port system. Utilizing an innovative quantitative content analysis model, Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), the study analyzes sustainability reports from 2019 to 2023. The findings reveal a shift towards more integrated and proactive sustainability strategies, with increased stakeholder engagement and digital communication. This study underscores the critical role of ESG reporting in shaping corporate communication and sustainable strategic management, highlighting the need for ongoing research to address evolving challenges and opportunities. Also, it unveils the aiming of ESG strategies of the two major Greek ports under the light of the engagement of private investors/port operators. As ports navigate the complexities of the modern business environment, embracing robust ESG practices will be essential for fostering long-term value creation and maintaining competitive advantage, especially in the Greek pot industry in which ESG adoption is at its early stages.
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