Transactions on Transport Sciences

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2)  

It is with great pleasure that we present the latest issue of the TOTS journal, featuring a diverse and thought-provoking collection of research articles that advance our understanding of transportation, traffic psychology, and safety from a truly global perspective. The studies in this issue span continents—from Greece and Australia to Oman, Iran, Pakistan, Lithuania, and India—reflecting the universal importance of mobility, safety, and human behavior in shaping our transport systems. A recurring theme in this issue is the interplay between user perceptions, behavioral intentions, and the broader societal context in which transportation...

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):4-14 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.003  

This study aims to investigate the attitudes and sentiments of transportation service users in Greece towards seaplanes and to assess seaplanes' qualitative, economic, and environmental advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional ships and airplanes. The findings of this research are crucial for both businesses and the government. Companies can develop effective marketing strategies to promote seaplanes as a viable transportation option, while the government can make informed decisions based on the findings. By using structured questionnaires and conducting exploratory factor analysis, three key factors were identified, explaining 59.22%...

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):15-22 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.023  

In this article, our goal is to analyse a small but growing movement of community bike workshops or 'bike kitchens' in Australia. Bicycles are reliable forms of 'active' travel for short and moderate length journeys, in an age where carbon emissions must be reduced and reuse, recycling and refurbishment of everyday objects like bicycles are increasingly identified as key elements of sustainability transitions in western countries. A community bike workshop is a not-for-profit community-based organization formed around the restoration and maintenance of bicycles. From interviews, surveys and participant-observation over several years in Australia and...

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):23-32 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.024  

This study explores the carpooling potential among university students considering the various incentives, discounts, motives, and barriers. A questionnaire was designed and conducted with the students of Sohar University, Oman. The analysis of collected 250 samples showed that more than 60% of the students were willing to accept carpooling considering the various benefits and incentives. The ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in interest in carpooling according to multiple segments of students based on age, marital status, vehicle ownership, driving a car, and study major. Factor analysis yielded four factors of encouraging variables...

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):33-41 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.001  

Lane-changing behavior can significantly affect many aspects of traffic flow including capacity, shock waves, and safety. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the determinants behind lane change behavior. This paper investigates the determinants of lane-changing in congested traffic using video-recording as well as a survey approach. A mixed logit model was estimated to account for unobserved heterogeneity in lane-changing behavior across drivers. Estimation results show that all categories of explanatory variables including socioeconomic, driving style, and road environment have a significant effect on lane changing behavior. Besides, unobserved...

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):42-50 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.002  

Treatment of high accident concentration areas plays a crucial role in safety improvement. This paper presents a detailed case study on data-driven identification, analysis, improvement, and benefit-cost evaluation of a selected black spot in Karachi, Pakistan. The black spots were identified based on the accident data collected from 2007 to 2015 at the Road Traffic Injury Research & Prevention Center (RTIRPC). Road safety audits and on-spot accident investigations were conducted to investigate the contributing factors. The black spot under consideration is a bridge passing over an interchange in the southern part of the city near the coastline....

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):51-55 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.013  

Purpose. Road traffic accidents (RTA) still are a major problem that causes health problems or death. However, it is difficult to study RTA since relatively small amount of them happen. For this reason, researchers turn to near-miss traffic accidents as construct that can be related to RTAs. Though near-miss traffic accidents are included in research, evidence about reliability and validity of measurement instruments are still lacking. Due to that this study aim: - to examine near-miss traffic accidents scale psychometric characteristics. Method: This research involved two different age (young and middle-aged drivers and older drivers)...

Transactions on Transport Sciences 2025, 16(2):56-67 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.014  

The study examines the relationship between personality traits and driving behavior among Indian drivers, validating the Prosocial and Aggressive Driving Inventory (PADI) in the Indian context. Data were collected from 400 licensed drivers including age, gender, income, education, riding frequency, riding exposure, driving behavior, altruism and propensity for aggression. The results confirm the reliability and validity of the Indian version of PADI. Hierarchical regression analysis reveals that altruism positively influences prosocial driving behavior, while propensity for aggression significantly predicts aggressive driving behaviors. Additionally,...

Transactions on Transport Sciences X:X | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.015  

Urban congestion and air pollution are persistent challenges in developing countries, often driven by high private vehicle dependency. While Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policies aim to mitigate these issues, restrictive measures such as driving bans frequently fail to gain public acceptance. Using the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory, this paper investigates the factors affecting the acceptance of restrictive TDM regulations in Tehran, Iran. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed to assess the impact of environmental awareness and cultural values on individuals’ transportation choices. The study utilized Structural Equation Modeling...

Transactions on Transport Sciences X:X | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.016  

The Quality-of-Service (QoS) criteria for public transport are not consistently met for all passengers, particularly vulnerable groups such as women, older adults, and people with disabilities. Women frequently travel for caregiving, carry heavy items, and travel with children, underscoring the need for improved accessibility conditions and customer care. Additionally, they face risks of assault and harassment, particularly in overcrowded environments, which have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older public transport users prioritize safety, accessibility, and comfort, with key concerns including easy access, comfortable seating, and little...

Transactions on Transport Sciences X:X | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2025.017  

Greater Jakarta’s traffic congestion, especially during rush hours, is worsening due to the high volume of commuters from surrounding areas (Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi – Jabodetabek). Roads are packed with both public and private vehicles, including ride-sourcing options, contributing to increased air pollution from fossil fuel emissions. Encouraging commuters to shift to mass public transportation—such as KRL/Commuter Line, MRT, LRT, and buses—is one of the key strategies to improve the air quality. However, research on the factors influencing this shift in Jabodetabek area remains limited. To address this gap, this study...

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Urban intersections often face the dual challenge of managing high traffic volumes while ensuring pedestrian safety. This study investigates whether road diet strategies—reducing travel lanes while reallocating space for pedestrians—combined with signal timing optimization, can improve both vehicle throughput and safety at complex urban intersections. The North Washington Street corridor in Boston, including City Square and Keany Square, was selected due to its congestion and long pedestrian crossing distances. Data were collected via sensors and manual counts in December 2022. Microscopic simulations were conducted in PTV Vissim, calibrated...

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The objective of the present study is to statistically assess pedestrian activity in various railway transit stairway facilities within a railway station as a contrasting stage. In the four study areas of Bhubaneswar, Bhadrak, Lucknow, and Kazipet, pedestrian attributes are categorised based on age, gender, and physical activities (with or without luggage). This study compa res the flow activities of pedestrians in vertical movements, such as bi-directional routes, between males and females. The analysis evaluated maximum space values of 0.91 and 0.84 m2/ped. in Bhadrak and Bhubaneswar, respectively. The increase in the dimension of the pedestrian...

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This study investigates mode choice behaviour and transport preferences in Bloemfontein, South Africa, a medium-sized metropolitan area facing distinct transportation challenges related to accessibility, affordability, and limited modal integration. While urban mobility research in South Africa has largely focused on major metropolitan regions, smaller cities such as Bloemfontein require tailored, context-sensitive strategies to address their specific economic, spatial, and social dynamics. Adopting a pragmatic research paradigm and guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), this study employs a structured quantitative research design and an...

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The adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) promises significant benefits, yet public acceptance varies across different automation levels. This study examines factors influencing public concern over using Level 3 (conditional automation), Level 4 (high automation), and Level 5 (full automation) AVs among Seoul citizens. Analyzing survey data from 209 participants with a Seemingly Unrelated Ordered Logit regression model, the study identifies key socio-demographic and perceptual factors affecting AV acceptance. Findings reveal that younger individuals (aged 20–29) are significantly less concerned about Level 5 AVs compared to older age groups,...