Introduction to transport and COVID-19

Junyi Zhang, Ying Jiang and Yoshitsugu Hayashi

Chapter 1 in Research Handbook on Transport and COVID-19, 2025, pp 1-9 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The opening chapter of this book provides a comprehensive overview of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various aspects of society, such as travel behavior, social interactions, transport systems, emergency responses, pollution levels, and issues of exclusion. This book is organized into 5 parts, comprising 24 chapters. It examines how the pandemic has changed travel patterns and risk perceptions, and discusses safety concerns in public transport. It also analyzes the effects on business travel, freight transport, and emergency services, highlighting challenges and lessons learned. Looking to the future, the book envisions resilient urban frameworks and innovative solutions like green and electric transport. It advocates for integrating transportation into broader policy discussions and emphasizes collaboration to address complex challenges. Despite uncertainties, the book offers insights and recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to create a more sustainable and inclusive transport, benefiting communities worldwide.

Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemics; Global crisis; Transport; Logistics; Supply chain; Public transport; Policymaking; Resilience; Transformation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781802208009
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