SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY TRANSITIONS: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW OF GOVERNANCE, POLICY, PLANNING, AND SMART MOBILITY RESEARCH

Gliga Gabriela-Daniela, Croitoru Ionut Marius, Dumitru Mihai-Claudiu, Serban Adrian Mihai and Guresoe Adi Catalin
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Gliga Gabriela-Daniela: FACULTY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENGINEERING, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, POLITEHNICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Croitoru Ionut Marius: FACULTY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENGINEERING, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, POLITEHNICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Dumitru Mihai-Claudiu: FACULTY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENGINEERING, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, POLITEHNICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Serban Adrian Mihai: FACULTY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENGINEERING, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, POLITEHNICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Guresoe Adi Catalin: FACULTY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENGINEERING, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, POLITEHNICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

Annals - Economy Series, 2026, vol. 2, 421-440

Abstract: This study explores the complex interaction between sustainable urban mobility and transition management, focusing on the critical role of integrated governance and organizational change in improving metropolitan transportation networks. Using bibliometric analysis and the VOSviewer software, this research examines thematic clusters in sustainable mobility, categorized into planning and travel behavior, policy and multilevel governance, smart mobility and digital innovation, and governance and active urban mobility. By analyzing 400 articles from the Web of Science database (2021–2026), this study identifies trends and key linkages between sustainable transport systems and urban transformation, highlighting the role of coordinated policy and infrastructure. While smart mobility and automation are discussed as facilitators of innovation and efficiency, the primary focus lies in understanding how multilevel governance, transport policy, and spatial planning drive behavioral change and overcome structural bottlenecks. This paper provides information for policymakers, urban planners, and local authorities to design cohesive, behaviorally focused transition strategies that address specific infrastructural needs, ultimately contributing to sustainable, accessible, and resilient cities.

Keywords: sustainable urban mobility; transition management; bibliometric research; VOSviewer; urban governance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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