About us
JTEP the essential source of information and debate on the economics of transport and its interface with transport policy.
The Journal of Transport Economics & Policy
JTEP meets the challenge of innovation and change, regularly publishing the latest policy developments and their impact across the world.
JTEP was first published in 1967 and quickly established itself as an essential source of information and debate on the economics of transport and its interface with transport policy. Today it continues to provide a much-needed focus for this specific area of transport research. A single accessible resource of international articles which also reflect the diverse nature of the current field. JTEP meets the challenge of innovation and change, regularly publishing the latest policy developments and their impact across the world.
In 2026, the journal moved from the University of Bath to its new publisher, Liverpool University Press.
- Well-established reputation ~ over 50 years of continuous publication
- Widely disseminated research ~ broad international readership
- A strong, influential editorial team and a Board that has included Nobel Laureates
- Fully peer-reviewed articles ensuring the highest quality
Transport & Economic themes
Published four times a year, the journal covers all modes of transport and a wide variety of economic themes, including:
- Passenger transport
- Freight transport
- Shipping
- Aviation
- Transport infrastructure
- Environment & energy
- Traffic
- Planning and policy
- Safety
- Costs and pricing
- Competition
- Evaluation
- Productivity
- Demand & Elasticities
- Service quality
- Economies of scale
- Economic Regulation
- Choice
JTEP meets the challenge of innovation and change, regularly publishing the latest policy developments and their impact across the world.