COTA CICTP 2022     Author    Call for Papers

Call for Papers


The CICTP 2022, to be held on July 8-11, 2022, in Changsha, China, is jointly organized by Central South University and COTA. As the hosts and organizers of CICTP 2022, Central South University and COTA are pleased to invite submissions of papers presenting original research and innovative practice in the field of transportation.

CICTP 2022 will focus on Intelligent, Green, and Connected transportation, and address challenges and opportunities related to 1) the development and deployment of new technologies, 2) new transportation reality in a world after the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3) green and sustainable mobility.

The conference will host a series of technical sessions, plenary sessions, and special forums, including the World Bank Forum, the Dean’s Forum, and COTA Career Development Forum for Young Scholars and Students and Transportation Studies Forum for International Students in China.

The best-paper awards will be granted to authors of meritorious paper judged by an award committee constituted by world-renowned experts. Professional awards will also be presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of transportation systems in China during the conference.

We welcome original contributions in all fields of transportation, and particularly the following:

  • Advanced Transportation Information and Control Engineering
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Travel Behavior and Transportation Systems
  • Transportation Infrastructure Engineering
  • Vehicle Operation Engineering and Management
  • Transportation Planning and Policy
  • Transportation Behavior and Safety
  • Sustainable Transportation Systems and Modern Logistics
  • Rail Transportation


Abstract Submission


The online abstract submission opens at the website (https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CICTP2022/Submission/Index). The abstract, no more than 300 words, must be written in English and should include the paper title, names of authors and their affiliations, as well as no more than five keywords.



Important Dates


  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline
  • Full Paper Acceptance Notification
  • Revised Paper Submission Deadline
  • Conference Date
  • September 5, 2021
  • September 15, 2021
  • October 15, 2021
  • December 10, 2021
  • January 5, 2022
  • July 8-11, 2022


Proceedings and Publications


The CICTP 2022 proceedings will be published and also submitted for EI Compendex by ASCE. Selected papers will be invited to submit to high-profile journals including:



Conference Chairs:




Organizing Committee Chairs:




Conference Sponsors