Green Pathways: A Unified Framework for the Integration of Environmental Engineering and Transportation in Sustainable Corridor Development

Seyedreza Karrari¹ Fatemeh Soleymani² Davoud Ebrahimi³

1) Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering Major, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Iran, Email:
2) Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Major, Payam Noor University, Shiraz Branch, Iran, Email:
3) Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Major, Payam Noor University, Shiraz Branch, Iran, Email:

IOI Code : AAAB-ABCBDF
Publication : 2nd International Congress on Engineering Sciences and Sustainable Urban Development(dtuconf.com)
Abstract :
    Given that the transportation sector accounts for 24 percent of global carbon emissions, the transformation of this sector is an urgent necessity. This paper presents an operational framework for the design and implementation of sustainable corridors, in which environmental engineering principles are integrated into the core of the transportation system. The proposed framework is built upon four main pillars: (1) designing resilient infrastructure using recycled materials and renewable energy, (2) facilitating the transition to a clean fleet through appropriate energy infrastructure, (3) intelligent traffic management and proactive reduction of pollutants, and (4) integrated monitoring and assessment based on digital technologies. By providing comparative data from successful global projects, analyzing emission reduction scenarios, and proposing a multi-stakeholder governance model, this paper outlines a comprehensive roadmap for transforming transportation corridors into low-carbon, efficient, and resilient arteries. The innovation of this framework lies in its holistic approach and the quantification of synergies between technical, policy, and digital solutions.

Keywords : sustainable corridor environmental engineering green transportation smart infrastructure digital twin circular economy