| Title: | Impact of transport trends on sustainability in the Western Balkans : a future-oriented business sector perspective |
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| Authors: | ID Letnik, Tomislav (Author)
ID Hanžič, Katja (Author)
ID Mencinger, Matej (Author)
ID Sever, Drago (Author) |
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| Files: |  sustainability-16-00272-v2_(1).pdf (2,27 MB)
MD5: 46CED3C01A54C8831A98B454FE5CC70C
 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/1/272
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FGPA - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture
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| Abstract: | Abstract This study examines the impact of emerging transport trends on the Western Balkans and their potential to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the transport sector in the region. In the context of global efforts to reduce environmental impacts and improve transport safety, the study aims to better understand the perspective of the business sector in order to align strategic planning for the introduction of new transport technologies and practices with the expectations of the business sector. Using a questionnaire-based survey on the Mentimeter platform, the study gathers insights from 49 transport and logistics experts. The analysis uses violin plots and heat maps to visualise the expected impact of the identified trends. The results show a consensus among the experts that the emerging trends are likely to lead to a reduction in accidents, congestion, and emissions, while at the same time increasing operating costs and investment in infrastructure. In particular, trends such as alternative fuels, electrification, and smart city initiatives are highlighted as important drivers for reducing emissions. The study concludes that while these trends are likely to lead to the achievement of environmental and safety goals, they also lead to economic challenges as operating costs increase and significant infrastructure investment is required. The study emphasises the need for strategic investment, policy adjustments, and capacity building to lead the Western Balkans towards a sustainable transport future. |
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| Keywords: | transport trends, congestion, accidents, infrastructure investment, operational costs, policy adaptation |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 08.12.2023 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 26.12.2023 |
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| Publication date: | 27.12.2023 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | 19 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 16, iss. 1, [article no.] 272 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-86962  |
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| UDC: | 656:338.49 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2071-1050 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 182256387 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/su16010272 |
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| Copyright: | © 2023 by the authors |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 31.01.2024 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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