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.
Cuvinte cheie
sustainable urban mobility
transition management
bibliometric research
VOSviewer
urban governance
Istoric articol
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01.04.2026
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