Call for Papers

Background:

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) represent the integration of advanced information, communication, and sensing technologies into transportation networks to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. By leveraging real-time data collection, wireless communication, and automation, ITS applications enable vehicles, infrastructure, and users to interact in smarter ways. These systems have evolved from early traffic signal coordination to complex networks supporting adaptive traffic control, connected vehicles, electronic tolling, and smart public transit. In the context of growing urbanization, rising traffic congestion, and environmental concerns, ITS offers innovative solutions such as incident detection, route optimization, and dynamic traffic management. Furthermore, the emergence of artificial intelligence, edge computing, and 5G connectivity has expanded the capabilities of ITS, making it central to the vision of smart cities. Understanding ITS theory and applications provides transportation engineers with the tools to design resilient, user-centric mobility systems that balance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in modern transportation networks.

Goal/Rationale:

The primary goal of this workshop on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Theory and Applications is to provide participants with a strong conceptual and practical foundation in modern ITS technologies. By bridging theory with real-world applications, the workshop aims to prepare transportation engineers, researchers, and practitioners to design, implement, and evaluate intelligent mobility solutions that address today’s pressing challenges in transportation.

Participants will explore the theoretical underpinnings of ITS, including system architecture, communication protocols, and data-driven decision-making models. The workshop also emphasizes applied learning through case studies and discussions of contemporary ITS applications, such as adaptive traffic signal control, advanced traveler information systems, connected and autonomous vehicles, and smart public transit management.

A key goal is to highlight how ITS contributes to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation networks, aligning with broader societal objectives of reduced congestion, lower emissions, and improved accessibility. Finally, the workshop seeks to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration by bringing together perspectives from engineering, computer science, and urban planning, enabling participants to better understand how ITS integrates into the vision of smart cities. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to contribute to the next generation of intelligent mobility systems.

Scope and Information for Participants:

This workshop on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Theory and Applications is designed to cover both the fundamental principles and practical applications of ITS in modern transportation engineering. The scope includes an introduction to ITS architecture, data collection and communication technologies, system integration, and emerging applications such as connected vehicles, adaptive traffic management, and smart mobility services. Special emphasis will be placed on how ITS supports safer, more efficient, and sustainable transportation networks.

Participants will gain exposure to case studies, interactive discussions, and examples of real-world ITS deployments that illustrate the challenges and opportunities in the field. No prior expertise in ITS is required, though a background in transportation or civil engineering will help participants engage more deeply with technical content. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and consider how ITS solutions can be applied within their own professional or academic contexts.

Submission:

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. Please submit your papers in English.

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template before submission. Paper Template Download

Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to [email protected]

Important Dates:

Publication:

Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering (ATDE) (Print ISSN 2352-751X), and will be submitted to EI Compendex, Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Publication info

Title: Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering (ATDE)
Press: IOS Press
ISSN: 2352-751X, 2352-7528 (electronic)

This symposium is organized by CONF-FMCE 2025 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process.

* Please note that the publication policy may vary between different publishers. For details regarding the publication process, kindly refer to the policies of the respective publisher.