Journal of Transportation Research

Journal of Transportation Research

Developing a Policy-Making Framework for the Transportation Industry in the Post-Covid Era

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Muhammad Masoud Faramarzi 1
Esmaeel Malakakhlagh 2
1 Ph.D. Student, Business Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
2 Professor, Business Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
10.22034/tri.2022.280883.2891
Abstract
The impacts of COVID-19 on transportation and related measures are being extensively studied. Given the various uncertainties and unknowns about the virus and its effects (especially long-term effects), it is important to understand the views and suggestions of experts in transportation sector and other relevant sectors, including policymaking. However, so far there are no studies that can comprehensively fill this gap. This article is an executive summary of the findings whose questionnaire was designed by experts by reviewing existing studies and Delphi method.
The experts include those in the fields of transportation, policymaking and other related fields which there is a good balance between geographical areas, place of work and duration of work among them. This study was conducted by obtaining 775 valid answers and analyzing them. The recent pandemic has significantly changed the face of transportation while highlighting the weaknesses of current transportation practices. This crisis provided a unique opportunity to redesign transportation programs in a more sustainable and resilient way. This study investigates the impact of the prevalence of COVID-19 and its subsequent restrictive measures on people's travel habits and perceived risk. At the end, this article presents practical solutions in the form of a framework for public and private sector policymakers, as they navigate at a critical time and chart a new path for individuals and industry.
Keywords
Policy-Making
Framework
Transportation Industry
Post-Covid
Subjects
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Journal of Transportation Research
Volume 23, Issue 3
Summer 2026
Pages 590-604