CALL FOR PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS

The 3rd International Symposium on Cities and Sustainable Transportation

 June 30-July 3, 2025

 Xi’an, China

Host by

School of Transportation Engineering, Chang’an University

To advance the sustainable development of urban transportation globally and foster interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral academic exchanges and collaborations, the 3rd International Symposium on Cities and Sustainable Transportation is scheduled to be held from June 30 to July 3, 2025, at Chang’an University in Xi’an, China. We cordially invite scholars, practitioners, and policy researchers worldwide to submit their presentation abstracts to the conference and share their latest research findings and practical insights.

1、Conference Theme

Future Urban Transportation: Innovation, Green Transition, and Inclusivity 

Key Topics (including but not limited to):

• Low-carbon Transportation and Urban Planning for Carbon Neutrality

• Smart Cities and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

• Shared Mobility and Travel Behavior Patterns

• Public Transport Prioritization and Multimodal Transportation Integration

• Active Transportation and Healthy City Development

• Transportation Equity and Inclusive Design

• New Energy Vehicles and Green Infrastructure Development

• Innovative Transport Policies and Urban Governance Models

• Climate Change, Resilience, and Adaptation

• Urban Low-altitude Economy

   

2、Abstract Submission Guidelines

Language: English only.

Structure & Length: 200-300 words, including Title, Author name(s) and affiliation(s), Keywords (3-5 items), Research background, methodology, results, and conclusions

File Format: Microsoft Word or PDF document

Submission Method: Email to zdong@chd.edu.cn

Deadline: May 30, 2025 (23:59 GMT+8)

3、Key Dates 

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025

Notification of Abstract Acceptance: June 10, 2025

Conference Registration: 1600 RMB per person (general participates), 1200 RMB per person (students)

Conference Dates: June 30- July 3, 2025

4、Confirmed Distinguished Speakers

1)      Patricia Mokhtarian, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (US National Academy of Engineering) 

2)      Trofimenko Iurii, Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University, Russia (Academician of the Russian Academy of Transport Sciences) 

3)      Zorin Vladimir, Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University, Russia (Academician of the Russian Academy of Quality Issues) 

4)      Helen Bao, Cambridge University

5)      Sungtaek Choi, Hanyang University, Korea

6)      Sangho Choo, Hongik University, Korea 

7)      Jennifer Dill, Portland State University, USA (Editor-in-Chief: Transportation Research Record) 

8)      Frank Douma, University of Minnesota, USA 

9)      Reza Zanjirani Farahani, Paris School of Business, France (Co-Editor-in-Chief: Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review) 

10)   Sung Hoo Kim, Hanyang University, Korea

11)   David Levinson, University of Sydney, Australia 

12)   Raymond Ong, National University of Singapore, Singapore 

13)   Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University, USA

14)   Yusak Susilo, BOKU University, Vienna, Austria

15)   Jonas De Vos, University College London, UK (Co-Editor-in-Chief :Transport Reviews journal) 

16)   Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Nagoya University, Japan 

17)   Mark Zuidgeest, University of Cape Town, South Africa (Co-Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Transport Geography) 

5、Organizing Committee

Chair：

Prof. Ying-En Ge, Dean of School of Transportation Engineering, Chang’an University

Co-Chairs：

Prof. Jason Cao, University of Minnesota, USA / School of Transportation Engineering, Chang’an University

Prof. Yuanqing Wang, School of Transportation Engineering, Chang’an University

Secretary：

Assoc. Prof. Zhi Dong, School of Transportation Engineering, Chang’an University

6、 Contact

 Zhi Dong  Tel: 13572290655，Email: zdong@chd.edu.cn

 Keyue Zhang  Tel: 18391088909，Email: 1421816614@qq.com

Organizing Committee of the 3rd International Symposium on Cities and Sustainable Transportation

March 31, 2025