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Journal of Transport Geography

United KingdomEnvironmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Transportation (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
165H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.688SJR (2025)
1993-2026Coverage

About Journal of Transport Geography

About Journal of Transport Geography

Journal of Transport Geography is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1993-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0966-6923; H-index 165.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (165): Exceptionally high — 165 articles have each been cited at least 165 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Journal of Transport Geography

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal of Transport Geography?
0966-6923.

Who publishes Journal of Transport Geography?
Elsevier B.V..

What are Journal of Transport Geography's metrics?
H-index 165.

Where do I submit to Journal of Transport Geography?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Transport Geography peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0966-6923, 1873-1236
ISSN-L0966-6923
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationElsevier BV
Publisher country codeNL
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex4,716
Citations recorded in OpenAlex209,023
OpenAlex H-index191
Years represented in OpenAlex1993–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Urban Transport and Accessibility; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Urban and Freight Transport Logistics; Transportation and Mobility Innovations; Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis; Maritime Ports and Logistics.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

2,990.00 USD; 2,800.00 EUR; 2,390.00 GBP; 370,850.00 JPY

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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