ITRN 2025 Conference
Call for Papers: Irish Transport Research Network (ITRN) 2025 Conference
Conference Dates: May 28-29, 2025
Location: Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Transport Research Network (ITRN) invites submissions of no more than 200 words for its 2025 conference, hosted by Trinity College Dublin.
This event aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to discuss and advance knowledge across all modes of transport and key themes in the field of transport research. The conference will feature a range of sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.
We welcome submissions in the following seven key topics:
1. Sustainable Transport and Climate Change
This track focuses on research addressing the challenges and opportunities related to reducing the environmental impact of transport. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Decarbonization strategies for transport
- Sustainable urban mobility plans
- Renewable energy integration in transport systems
- Policy frameworks for sustainable transport
- Economic, and/or environmental impacts of transport systems
2. Smart Mobility and Emerging Technologies
This theme explores the role of innovation and technology in transforming transport systems. Submissions may cover:
- Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
- Autonomous and connected vehicles
- Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
- Big data analytics and transport
3. Public Transport Planning and Operations
Papers in this category should examine issues related to the planning, management, and operations of public transport systems, including:
- Service optimization and scheduling
- Accessibility and inclusivity in public transport
- Integration of multi-modal transport systems
- Case studies of public transport innovations
4. Transport Logistics
Topics can include:
- Urban logistics and last-mile delivery
- Supply chain resilience
- Logistics and port operations
- Impact of e-commerce on logistics networks
5. Transport Policy, Education and Governance
Papers under this theme should explore the interplay between transport systems and policy. Areas of interest include:
- Policy analysis and evaluation
- Governance models for transport infrastructure
- Public-private partnerships in transport
- Regulation and transport law
- Education and Transport
6. Transport Safety, Security, and Aviation
This track focuses on enhancing safety and security across all transport modes. Relevant topics include:
- Transport safety and accident prevention
- Cybersecurity in transport systems
- Emergency management and disaster response
- Safety measures across transport modes
- Innovations in safety and security
7. Active Travel
Topics of interest include:
- Infrastructure design for active travel
- Behavioural studies on active transport
- Health impacts of active travel
- Policies promoting non-motorized transport