Collaborative and incentivized trip planning system to minimize transportation emissions for business commuting
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2026
Subject Area
place - urban, mode - bike, mode - bus, mode - car, mode - carpool, mode - pedestrian, mode - rail, ridership - commuting, policy - sustainable, policy - environment, technology - emissions, planning - travel demand management
Keywords
Collaborative transportation planning, emission reduction in urban mobility, monetary incentives for mode shift, sustainable commuting strategie, transportation demand management (TDM)
Abstract
Reducing transportation emissions is a critical challenge, particularly in urban areas where single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) commutes significantly contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study introduces a novel Collaborative and Incentivized Trip Planning System designed to address this issue by enabling neighboring businesses to pool resources and provide personalized financial incentives. These incentives encourage employees to shift from SOVs to sustainable modes such as carpooling, biking, walking, and public transit. Unlike traditional approaches, the system leverages inter-business collaboration to expand transportation options and enhance the effectiveness of incentive programs. The system integrates a travel attributes model, multi-objective optimization, logit discrete choice, and monetary incentives models to balance cost-effectiveness with emission reduction targets. Through a case study involving 253 employees across three neighboring businesses, the system demonstrated that collaborative strategies could nearly double emissions reductions compared to isolated efforts. This research underscores the importance of collaboration in transportation demand management, providing a scalable framework for reducing emissions while maintaining financial viability. The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and businesses aiming to implement sustainable commuting programs. By studying the feasibility and benefits of incentive-based, collaborative systems, this work contributes to advancing sustainable urban transportation and mitigating the environmental impacts of commuting.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Taylor&Francis, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Monghasemi, S., & Abdallah, M. (2026). Collaborative and incentivized trip planning system to minimize transportation emissions for business commuting. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 20(2), 184-208.
