In the Year of the Rabbit, Let Us Make a Fast Leap! [Editor’s Column]

It is with great pleasure and honor that I take the role as the editor-in-chief of
IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine
(
ITSM
) after my appointment in January 2023. First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to my predecessor, Dr. Ljubo Vlacic, not only for his great work and efforts but also for the generous and unconditional support that he has provided to me in the smooth handover. I have been learning a lot from Dr. Ljubo Vlacic, who has been a great colleague, mentor, and friend. During his term as editor-in-chief, our magazine was elevated to its current high level of excellence, from four issues per year to six issues per year, the impact factor rising to 5.293. The new editorial team will seek his guidance to continue the success of
ITSM
.