Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Transportation Infrastructure Design

This area focuses on the physical "bones" of transport systems, where structural integrity meets architectural form.

• Bridges and Tunnels:

  • Structural Typologies (Suspension, Cable-stayed, Arch).

  • Subsurface Engineering and Boring Machines.

  • Aesthetic Integration into Urban Landscapes.

• Transit Hubs:

  • Railway Station Architecture.

  • Airport Terminal Planning (Concourse geometry, Gate logic).

  • Intermodal Transfer Centers (Connecting bus, rail, and bike).

• Pavement and Track Engineering:

  • Material Science (High-performance concrete, asphalt).

  • Railway Ballast and Sleeper Design.

2. Urban Planning and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

This explores how transportation shapes the way cities are built and how people live.

• TOD Principles:

  • High-density Zoning around Transit Nodes.

  • Mixed-use Development (Residential over Commercial).

  • Walkability and "Last Mile" Connectivity.

• Streetscape Design:

  • Complete Streets (Balancing cars, bikes, and pedestrians).

  • Traffic Calming Measures (Chicanes, Speed Tables).

  • Public Realm and Green Infrastructure.

3. Traffic Engineering and Systems Analysis

The mathematical and technical side of managing movement.

• Traffic Flow Theory:

  • Capacity Analysis and Level of Service (LOS).

  • Queuing Theory and Bottleneck Analysis.

• Signalization and Control:

  • Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT).

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

  • Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication.

• Safety Engineering:

  • Geometric Design of Highways (Horizontal and Vertical Curves).

  • Crash Prediction Modeling and Road Audits.

4. Sustainable and Future Mobility

Focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of transport through design and technology.

• Active Transportation:

  • Bicycle Superhighways and Protected Lanes.

  • Pedestrianization of Urban Centers.

• Electric and Autonomous Vehicles (EV/AV):

  • Charging Infrastructure Integration in Architecture.

  • Impact of Self-driving Cars on Parking Garage Design.

• Mass Transit Innovation:

  • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems.

  • High-Speed Rail (HSR) Corridors.

  • Hyperloop and Maglev Concepts.

5. Transportation Logistics and Freight

The "hidden" architecture of moving goods.

• Logistics Hubs:

  • Warehouse and Distribution Center Architecture.

  • Port and Maritime Engineering.

  • Intermodal Freight Terminals (Rail-to-Truck).

• Urban Freight:

  • Micro-fulfillment Centers.

  • Delivery Drone Launchpads and Vertiports.

6. Environmental and Social Impact

The ethical and ecological considerations of engineering and design.

• Environmental Engineering:

  • Noise and Vibration Mitigation.

  • Stormwater Management (Permeable Pavement).

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Infrastructure.

• Human Factors and Accessibility:

  • Universal Design (ADA Compliance).

  • Wayfinding and Environmental Graphics.

  • Psychology of Commuting and User Experience (UX).