Global Transport Sector Research Articles

Expected environmental implications of hydrogen fuel cell buses in Australia

ABSTRACT Developing more sustainable public transportation modes has become one of the key elements for mitigating the energy and environmental issues that are related to the global transportation sector, especially high capacity public transportation modes such as bus and subway systems. In this study, the expected environmental implications of Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) in Australia during the next 25 years were determined. For this purpose, ARIMA and Exponential Smoothing models were developed to predict the expected GHG emissions and the annual kilometres that will be travelled by buses in 2050. The expected Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions produced by buses were determined, based on different scenarios (0% FCEBs penetration, 50% FCEBs penetration, 100% FCEBs penetration). The results of the study concluded that a slight increase in the annual travelled distance by buses in Australia is expected over the next 25 years, with a total increase of 6.9% during the period 2022–2050. Moreover, over time, the environmental implications of FCEBs will become more significant, due to the acceleration in the development of more eco-friendly hydrogen production methods, which could lead to a substantial decrease of up to 89% in GHG emissions, with a 100% transition to FCEBs by 2050 compared to 2022.

Aligning Advances in Biodiesel Technology with the Needs of the Defense Community

The global transportation sector is transitioning towards renewable energy to combat climate change, with biodiesel playing a critical role. Significant research over the past decades has focused on enhancing biodiesel through novel feedstocks and production methods. The defense community, a major diesel consumer, is particularly interested in biodiesel to support national sustainability goals while also leveraging the benefits of the new technology, including the ability to produce biodiesel locally at the point of need. This paper sets out to review recent advances in biodiesel technology and aligning them with the needs of the defense communities. By doing so, this paper provides insight into the challenges, benefits, and technical feasibility for the two primary consumers of military diesel fuel—naval ships and ground vehicles. For naval applications, algae-based biodiesel shows promise due to its potential for local production near ports. Advances in genetic engineering and cultivation are crucial for increasing lipid content and reducing costs. Innovative methods such as microwave-assisted transesterification and artificial neural networks for optimization could further enhance economic viability. In military ground vehicles, locally produced biodiesel could sustain operations by minimizing supply chain dependencies. Efforts are ongoing to develop mobile production facilities and improve feedstock diversity and methanol-independent transesterification processes. Overall, advancements in biodiesel production from various feedstocks and innovative techniques are poised to significantly benefit the military sector, promoting sustainability and operational efficiency.

Global carbon transition in the passenger transportation sector over 2000–2021

The high-emitting and hard-to-abate passenger transport sector plays a crucial role in global deep decarbonization. To lead an equitable and rapid transition in the passenger transportation, this work is the first to develop a bottom-up modeling framework integrated with the latest decomposing structural decomposition methodology to assess and compare historical emission patterns and decarbonization efforts of 28 countries over the past two decades. Results indicate: (1) Carbon emissions from the global passenger transport sector increased between 2000 and 2021, peaking in 2019, with GDP per capita and population size being key drivers of rising carbon emissions across countries. (2) The decarbonization efforts of the global passenger transport sector varied by traffic mode. The largest contributors were passenger buses [−0.46 megatons of carbon dioxide per year (Mt CO2/yr)], followed by trains (−0.4 Mt CO2/yr), and airplanes (−0.28 Mt CO2/yr), while passenger cars (1.04 Mt CO2/yr) hindered the decarbonization process. (3) Although the global passenger transport sector has cumulatively decarbonized 3005.9 Mt CO2 and achieved a decarbonization rate of 5.1 %, regional performance varied significantly, exhibiting uneven and inadequate progress. Overall, the study provides an effective data-driven assessment framework for reviewing and comparing global and national passenger transport decarbonization performance, which will facilitate the planning of decarbonization pathways by global emitters and the early achievement of zero-carbon transport.

Forecasting CO2 Emissions from Libya’s Transport Sector

This paper presents an innovative approach to forecast carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the transport sector in Libya. The method combines machine learning algorithms with historical data and future estimates. The research built a model that took into account factors such as population growth, rates of car ownership, patterns of fuel consumption and government regulations in order to provide an accurate forecast of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over the next decade based on the Global Change Assessment Model (GCAM). The authors used a variety of statistical time series models to forecast future CO2 emissions from Libya's transportation sector. These models included the exponential smoothing model (ESM) and the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA). The ARIMA model outperformed the ESM model, achieving an R2 of 0.931 and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.040 Mt CO2. The results of the study found that CO2 emissions from Libya's transport sector could increase by 27.98% and 57.99% in 2030 and 2050, respectively. The study proposed six transportation theories to reduce CO2 emissions from Africa's and Libya's transport sectors. The identified factors encompass price systems, land use planning, eco-driving, electric automobiles, bicycle infrastructure, and telecommuting. The authors also examined the needs to reduce CO2 emissions from Libya’s transport sector in order to meet the International Energy Agency’s ambitious targets for reducing CO2 emissions from the global transport sector. These needs arise due to increasing urbanization, population growth, underinvestment in public transportation infrastructure, and the increasing incidence and severity of heat waves. Additionally, hypothetical scenarios are presented to demonstrate the importance of further reducing CO2 emissions from these sectors to match the projections of global change assessment models.

THE JUDICIAL MECHANISM IN RESOLVING AIR CONSUMER DISPUTES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN THE IRAQI SYSTEM

This study addresses the judicial mechanisms available for resolving consumer disputes in the field of air transport in Iraq, through a critical analysis of the challenges hindering the protection of passenger rights when disputes arise with airlines. Given the rapid developments in the global air transport sector, the judiciary becomes a vital tool for ensuring justice and protecting consumer rights. However, the Iraqi judicial system faces several challenges that hinder the swift and fair achievement of justice in this field. The main challenges consumers face in air transport include high litigation costs, the complexity of legal procedures, long waiting periods in courts, and the difficulty of proving fault against airlines, especially due to the lack of complex technical evidence. Furthermore, the lack of legal awareness among passengers about their rights makes it more difficult for them to claim compensation or defend their rights in court. These problems have been exacerbated by Iraq's failure to adopt the 1999 Montreal Convention, which strengthens consumer protection in the field of international air transport. The study aims to assess these mechanisms and offer solutions to improve the efficiency of the Iraqi judicial system in line with international standards. The study is based on a review of the relevant legal provisions.

Uncovering driving factors and spatiotemporal patterns of urban passenger car CO2 emissions: A case study in Hangzhou, China

While passenger cars offer the convenience of door-to-door travel, they are responsible for a substantial share of urban traffic-related carbon emissions, accounting for 44% of the global transport sector's emissions in 2022. Existing studies have not adequately identified the driving factors and spatiotemporal patterns of Passenger car CO2 Emissions (PCEs). To fill this gap, a comprehensive analytical framework for analysing PCE, encompassing several key components, has been developed. First, the PCE is estimated at a fine-grained level by utilising million-scale GPS trajectory data. Secondly, road network and urban functional features are extracted based on multi-source data, examining their nonlinear impacts on PCE. The driving factors of PCE during peak and off-peak periods are identified based on interpretable factor analysis. Finally, latent space clustering techniques are applied to reveal the spatiotemporal patterns of PCE, verified by significance tests. The effectiveness of this framework is demonstrated via a case study in Hangzhou, China. Notably, during peak hours, the driving factors of PCE are the road network's closeness centrality, service-related Points of Interest (POI) density, and trunk road density. In addition, five distinctive PCE patterns are identified. These findings facilitate the development of targeted and differentiated passenger car traffic management strategies, promoting carbon emission reduction in the transport sector.

Assessment of Economic Viability of Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastructure Investments for Electric Vehicles in the United States

As the global transportation sector increasingly adopts electric vehicles, the demand for advanced and accessible charging infrastructure is rising. In addition to at-home electric vehicle (EV) charging, there is a growing need for the swift development of commercial direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations to meet on-the-go EV charging demands. While government funds are available to support the expansion of the EV charging network in the United States, the establishment of a robust nationwide EV charging infrastructure requires significant private sector investment. This study was conducted to assess the economic feasibility of various business models for fast charging stations in the U.S. using two case studies and exploring different operational strategies including sole ownership and collaborative ventures with public and private entities. The results indicate that based on the current adoption and utilization rates in the U.S., the business model involving an owner-operator collaborating with a public partner ensures profitability and protects the investment in DCFC stations from financial losses. The study also highlights that demand charges and electricity retail prices are the factors that affect the profitability of a DCFC station.

Design and Implementation of Photovoltaic Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: A Case Study at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

As the global transportation sector transitions towards sustainability, the need for renewable energy- powered electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure becomes increasingly evident. This paper presents a case study on the design and implementation of a photovoltaic electric vehicle charging stations at the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (Colombia). The study outlines the design process, technical specifications, and implementation strategies for a photovoltaic (PV) charging station, emphasizing key considerations such as location selection, solar panel configuration, and necessary equipment. Additionally, the paper evaluates the performance and effectiveness of the PV charging station in supplying the demand for EV charging services on campus. This case study provides valuable insights into the feasibility and scalability of PV EV charging infrastructure in educational institutions.

Effects of direct and indirect electrification on transport energy demand during the energy transition

The global transport sector is one of the main sources of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions representing one quarter of all energy related greenhouse gas emissions. Defossilisation of the transport is an important part of the transition towards a carbon-neutral energy system. Fast development of electric mobility technologies, fast growth of renewable electricity generation and emerging power-to-fuels sector provide the means for such a transition. The transition simulation presented in this study focuses on the transport sector using an energy system model in hourly resolution and the transition reaches 100% renewable energy supply by 2050. Results show that massive electrification emerges as the main path for the transport sector, while in some segments, where direct electrification is not possible, demand is satisfied with renewable electricity-based fuels. In every region of the world, the existing renewable energy potential is more than sufficient to satisfy the transport sector demand even with fast growth. The transition leads to significant improvement in energy efficiency both on the demand side, due to more efficient engines and electric motors, and the supply side, with the switch to renewable electricity supply. Solar photovoltaics evolve to become the main source of energy for the transport sector by mid-century.

Financial subsidy, government audit and new transportation technology: Evidence from the new energy vehicle pilot city program in China

As the global transportation sector grapples with challenges related to the energy crisis and climate change, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) have emerged as a promising solution. In order to promote this new transportation technology, China has implemented strategic policies, such as the two-round NEV demonstration and pilot city program. Using a novel firm-month level panel data and the Difference-in-Difference (DID) strategy, this paper assesses the impact of the NEV pilot city program on NEV production from 2009 to 2016. Our findings reveal a significant increase in the production of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) by 37.0% and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) by 6.7%, primarily driven by financial subsidies in the private sector. The impact of the financial subsidy in both private and public sectors was further enhanced by government audit. Heterogeneous analysis shows the effect of the program was more pronounced in eastern regions, medium and small cities, and key cities for air pollution control. Based on the empirical findings, we discuss policy options for fostering new transportation technology in developing countries.

Integrated assessment modeling of a zero-emissions global transportation sector

Currently responsible for over one fifth of carbon emissions worldwide, the transportation sector will need to undergo a substantial technological transition to ensure compatibility with global climate goals. Few studies have modeled strategies to achieve zero emissions across all transportation modes, including aviation and shipping, alongside an integrated analysis of feedbacks on other sectors and environmental systems. Here, we use a global integrated assessment model to evaluate deep decarbonization scenarios for the transportation sector consistent with maintaining end-of-century warming below 1.5 °C, considering varied timelines for fossil fuel phase-out and implementation of advanced alternative technologies. We highlight the leading low carbon technologies for each transportation mode, finding that electrification contributes most to decarbonization across the sector. Biofuels and hydrogen are particularly important for aviation and shipping. Our most ambitious scenario eliminates transportation emissions by mid-century, contributing substantially to achieving climate targets but requiring rapid technological shifts with integrated impacts on fuel demands and availability and upstream energy transitions.

A Comparative Analysis of Traditional Roadways vs. Electric Vehicle (EV) Roads: Environmental, Infrastructure, And Technological Perspectives

As the global transportation sector seeks to address pressing environmental challenges and transition towards sustainable mobility solutions, the comparative analysis between Traditional roadways and Electric Vehicle (EV) roads emerges as a critical area of investigation. This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of traditional road infrastructure and EV road infrastructure from environmental, infrastructure, and technological perspectives. From an environmental standpoint, the analysis evaluates the life cycle environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, air and noise pollution, and resource consumption associated with traditional roadways and EV roads. It examines the potential for EV roads to mitigate environmental impacts through reduced fossil fuel dependency, lower emissions, and integration with renewable energy sources. Infrastructure comparisons encompass the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of traditional roadways versus EV roads. Factors such as pavement materials, structural integrity, durability, and lifecycle costs are scrutinized to assess the performance and resilience of each infrastructure type. Additionally, the analysis explores the implications for urban planning, land use, and transportation networks in accommodating EV road infrastructure. Technological perspectives delve into the advancements and innovations driving both traditional roadways and EV roads. It examines the integration of smart technologies, intelligent traffic management systems, and renewable energy solutions in enhancing the functionality, efficiency, and sustainability of road infrastructure. Furthermore, the analysis explores the implications of EV road technologies, such as dynamic wireless charging systems and vehicle-to-grid communication, on future transportation systems. Through a systematic comparison of traditional roadways and EV roads, this study provides insights into the environmental, infrastructure, and technological implications of each infrastructure type. By elucidating the benefits, challenges, and opportunities associated with EV road adoption, policymakers, urban planners, and transportation stakeholders can make informed decisions to advance sustainable transportation solutions and mitigate environmental impacts in the transition to electric mobility.

About the Main Directions of Transport Strategies of the State and Private Companies

The article discusses the main positive and negative factors that determine the volume of the cargo base of the east-west transboundary transport corridors passing through the territory of Georgia. The emphasis is placed on the problems of the development of rail transport to the Caspian Sea and water transport along the route of the Caspian and then the Black Sea. The new evolutionary concept for attracting additional cargo on Eurasian routes is proposed. In addition, the author discusses the global maritime container services, which are represented by transnational corporations that carry out significant assets in the world market, and own fleets of container ships, containers, container terminals in ports, dry ports, and land transport systems. Cargo shipping lines and a wide clientele were established. The article notes that business concentration processes continue in the market to ensure a continuous and efficient transport and logistics process, to reduce the cost of cargo delivery, to meet better the needs of customers, and to strengthen the competitive advantages compared to other maritime and land operators, trains. The work includes the examples of the world's largest companies in the field of container shipping: Maersk Lines (Denmark), Mediterranean Shipping Company (Switzerland), and CMA CGM (France), which have created a powerful alliance called the P3 Network, which includes the creation of Joint Vessel Traffic Operations Center. The alliance aims to provide the worthy European response to China's growing influence on the global transport sector. The article mentions Georgia's interest in integration into the European transport system. Keywords: Railway transport, transport corridors, containerization of cargo flows, transport engineering.

Evaluating the Reliability and Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles: Advancements, Challenges, and Environmental Considerations

Background: The global transportation sector is facing increasing challenges related to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. As a result, there is a growing need to shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation. Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained significant attention as a promising solution to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Central to the operation of EVs are lithium-ion batteries, which provide the necessary energy storage capacity for electric propulsion. Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as a leading technology in the field of energy storage due to their high energy density, low self-discharge rate, and versatile design options. However, ensuring the reliability and safety of these batteries remains a critical aspect for the widespread adoption of EVs. Figure 1 explain the Electric Vehicle architecture in details.

Assessing the performance of the transport sector within the global supply chain context: Decomposition of energy and environmental productivity

With globalization and industrialization, the supply chain of the transport sector has become increasingly complex and environmentally polluting. Consequently, the multidimensional and transnational nature of this sector presents numerous challenges in performance estimation, hindering previous studies. To address these issues, we propose an input-output modeling approach based on the Multi-region input-output model (MRIO) and Bounded-adjusted Measure (BAM). This approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of the sector's performance across various dimensions within a global context. Building upon this approach, we construct two indicators: the static transportation sustainability inefficiency (STSI) and the transportation sustainability productivity indicator (TSPI). Moreover, we introduce a systematic decomposition framework, encompassing both horizontal and vertical aspects, to analyze and break down the STSI and TSPI. Empirically, we apply this framework to study the sustainability performance of the global transport sector, encompassing 43 economies, over the period of 2005–2014. The results indicate that within transportation-related Global Supply Chains (GSCs), there is a potential for approximately 5% reduction in energy use, 7% reduction in CO2 emissions, 8% reduction in SO2 emissions, and 8% reduction in NOx emissions over the course of the decade. On average, a 1.0% increase in TSPI was observed, primarily driven by technological progress. From a global perspective, the sustainable development of the transport sector relies more on less developed economies. These findings point to the necessity of subsidizing these economies, which provide spillover effects through global supply chain.

Is China ready for a hydrogen economy? Feasibility analysis of hydrogen energy in the Chinese transportation sector

Hydrogen plays a crucial role in achieving deep decarbonization in the global transportation sector. This study aims to identify an efficient development strategy for hydrogen energy in China's transportation sector. We propose a market acceptance model integrated with life cycle assessment to analyze the feasibility of adopting hydrogen energy in this sector. We develop a profit-fairness optimization model to maximize the profits of the entire industrial chain, ensuring a fair distribution across upstream, midstream, and downstream components. The study finds that hydrogen energy is currently not feasible in China's transportation sector, with consumer preference close to zero. With the anticipated decrease in the cost of future hydrogen applications, achieving suitable development of the industrial chain requires optimal profitability: 39.44 % in production, storage, and delivery industries, and 11.14 % in the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturing industry in our case. Recommended future marketing strategies include increasing the profitability of production, storage, and delivery industries through guaranteed market-acceptable prices. Additionally, adopting a thin margin strategy for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturing industries and prioritizing subsidies.

СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТЬ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНОГО ТРАНСПОРТА

Railway transport is the leader of the Russian transport market and one of the largest companies in the global transport sector. This powerful tool not only serves as a driving force for the development of many industries in the Russian Federation, but is also one of the criteria for assessing well-being and welfare of its citizens, which dictates the need for a detailed study of all aspects of the functioning of railway production. When considering the quality of the implementation of railway services, special attention must be paid to the internal quality system, namely, corporate culture, working conditions, quality of service, and a multi-level team management system. In modern rapidly changing socio-technological conditions of development of the transport industry, the efficiency and competitiveness of a railway transport specialist is determined not only by the quality of knowledge and skills in the structure of professional competencies, but also by a set of personal qualities that allow optimal ergonomic passage through the stages of socio-technological adaptation and further professionalization. A multifactorial analysis of “social competence” as a pedagogical category, from the standpoint of activity-based, personal, subjective, axiological, competence-based approaches, the study of regulatory documentation and conditions for the implementation of professional activities in transport, made it possible to determine the essence and structure of the social competence of railway specialists as an integrative quality of personality, the structure of which can be represented by a set of motivational, value, emotional, and communicative components. The choice of indicators (social initiative and activity, the ability to transmit generally accepted and intra-industry social values, empathy, tolerance, self-esteem, ability for effective communication, social mobility) in the structure of social competence is substantiated and the levels of their formation are determined. Situational and functional approaches to identifying the content of the main stages of socialization in the professional training of railway transport specialists made it possible to specify the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the targeted formation of indicators of social competence: incessancy and continuity in the development of a block of socially oriented disciplines; practice-oriented educational process; active learning methods; design technologies; formation of an active subject position of students

Scoping review of transport workforce exposure to COVID-19 and other respiratory pandemic diseases

Abstract Background Transport workers may be at heightened occupational risk during pandemics. However, there is a lack of research that specifically focuses on understanding the factors contributing to this risk and the strategies that can reduce their risk. This study aimed to understand the current state of research regarding the transmission of respiratory pandemic diseases for transport workers and to identify any existing evidence-based recommendations that can help mitigate the risks associated with these diseases in the transport industry. Methods A scoping review was undertaken which adhered to the PRISMA guidelines, and a comprehensive search was conducted in English-language databases for peer-reviewed research articles. Our search across multidisciplinary databases returned a total of 12540 sources, with 39 articles included in the final review. The results were summarized, coded, and thematically categorized. Results Most studies employed quantitative methodologies (24/39) and reported high percentage of male participants. Spatial distribution analysis demonstrated that the coverage of the literature was uneven across different continents. Findings revealed that transport workers faced a heightened risk of exposure due to crowded work settings, job demands, and inadequate use of personal protective equipment. Systemic and structural inequalities were identified among transport workers. Conclusions This study provides insights for policy and practice interventions that address the unique needs and challenges faced by workers in the industry, including how to promote social equity and justice during pandemics. There is a need for more qualitative and mixed-methods research approaches to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the topic. Given the global nature of risks for respiratory infections and the global transport sector (which is a significant transmission point for societies), more research is required in non-traditional contexts outside US, Canada, EU, and UK. Key messages • During respiratory pandemic diseases transport workers face heightened risk of infection, inadequate resources, and systemic inequalities. Need for focus on certain regions, and policy interventions. • Respiratory pandemic diseases impact on transport industry & workers reviewed, revealing geographic disparities in focus of literature, & socio-economic challenges. Policy interventions needed.

Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: A systematic literature review and a new way forward

Humanity is now facing what may be the biggest challenge to its existence: irreversible climate change brought about by human activity. Our planet is in a state of emergency, and we only have a short window of time (7–8 years) to enact meaningful change. The goal of this systematic literature review is to summarize the peer-reviewed literature on proposed solutions to climate change in the last 20 years (2002–2022), and to propose a framework for a unified approach to solving this climate change crisis. Solutions reviewed include a transition toward use of renewable energy resources, reduced energy consumption, rethinking the global transport sector, and nature-based solutions. This review highlights one of the most important but overlooked pieces in the puzzle of solving the climate change problem – the gradual shift to a plant-based diet and global phaseout of factory (industrialized animal) farming, the most damaging and prolific form of animal agriculture. The gradual global phaseout of industrialized animal farming can be achieved by increasingly replacing animal meat and other animal products with plant-based products, ending government subsidies for animal-based meat, dairy, and eggs, and initiating taxes on such products. Failure to act will ultimately result in a scenario of irreversible climate change with widespread famine and disease, global devastation, climate refugees, and warfare. We therefore suggest an “All Life” approach, invoking the interconnectedness of all life forms on our planet. The logistics for achieving this include a global standardization of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) or similar measures and the introduction of a regulatory body for verification of such measures. These approaches will help deliver environmental and sustainability benefits for our planet far beyond an immediate reduction in global warming.

Economic Analysis of Sustainable Transportation Transitions: Case Study of the University of Saskatchewan Ground Services Fleet

The global transport sector of the world economy contributes about 15% of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in the world today, and this must be drastically curbed. To reduce GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, the University of Saskatchewan’s Office of Sustainability has directed a green energy transition for the institution in recent years, leading diverse sustainability projects and agendas due to the importance of curbing climate change and advancing sustainability. However, there is a strong need to pursue deep decarbonization within the campus, and the university transport system is a critical operational area that the Sustainability Office has considered for decarbonization to achieve the net-zero agenda of the university. The motivation for this work stems from the directive of the Sustainability Office to transform the campus vehicle fleet as an identified area for curbing GHG emissions and meet the University agenda. This study was organized in partnership with the Sustainability Office and involved an economic benefit analysis of the campus fleet (consisting of 91 ICE vehicles) to determine if it was economically or financially feasible to transition from Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) or PVs (Petrol Vehicles) to Electric Vehicles (EVs). The analysis used RETScreen Expert (a software for analyzing renewable energy technology projects) to model diverse transition scenarios. The variables of Payback Period (PBP), cash flow projections, savings made from transitioning (fuel cost savings and energy cost savings), benefit–cost ratio, and GHG emission reduction potential were analyzed. The findings revealed that the GHG emissions from the campus fleet could be reduced by 100%, resulting in the removal of 298.1 tCO₂ from the environment. The fleet manager could save $CAD 129,049 (88.9%) in fuel costs, and the return on investment could be achieved in year 5 but could be reduced to year 2 if the vehicles were put into constant and active use, eliminating idle times. Lastly, the Sustainability Office would achieve a GHG reduction revenue of CAD 14,906. These findings show that pursuing sustainable transport transitions in the transportation transition for a university campus is financially and economically viable and should be pursued vigorously. The contribution of this work provides examples and evidence to advance policy recommendations to aid the effective and efficient transitioning of the transportation sector, specifically for communities at the scale of university campuses.