Transactions on Transport Sciences 2021, 12(2):35-44 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2021.012

Studies on urban mobility and use of ICT in relation to cities' sustainability. A bibliometric analysis

Ana Escobara, Jhon Zarthab, Luciano Gallónc
a. Sustainability Specialist, Tigo Colombia, Cra. 16 #11a Sur100, Medellin, Postcode 050022, Colombia
b. Professor, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Cq. 1 #70-01, Medellin, Postcode 050031, Colombia
c. Professor, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Cq. 1 #70-01, Medellin, Postcode 050031, Colombia

The objective of this article is to present three groups of analysis in urban mobility studies, their relationship with the use of ICT and how the findings promote urban sustainability. 40 documents in the Scopus database were systematically reviewed. The research methodology used was mixed, where methods of qualitative analysis and bibliometric analysis were combined with the Vantage Point software. The results made it possible to establish which projects are at the forefront of the study of urban mobility. This article will contribute to future research and could be useful for discussions on public policy on urban mobility.

Keywords: Urban mobility; Urban traffic; Information Technologies; Smart Cities; Sustainable Development

Received: February 4, 2021; Revised: May 1, 2021; Accepted: May 27, 2021; Prepublished online: May 27, 2021; Published: November 16, 2021  Show citation

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Escobar, A., Zartha, J., & Gallón, L. (2021). Studies on urban mobility and use of ICT in relation to cities' sustainability. A bibliometric analysis. Transactions on Transport Sciences, 12(2), 35-44. doi: 10.5507/tots.2021.012
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