Urban goods movement is stimulated by the needs of business and commerce, but is also greatly influenced by growth in population. No city can function without the ability to efficiently move goods. Considering this fact and the growth that many regions are experiencing in population and goods movement, planners must place more emphasis on the freight-related needs of their transportation system. In order to maintain and enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of any thriving city, steps must be taken to manage the current level of freight activity and prepare for the increased activity that will result from sustained growth. As stated in the 2003 Talking Freight Seminar Series Presentation, "Freight planning is somewhat different from passenger travel planning...Elected officials do not always give high priority to freight vehicles for planning." Traditionally, planners have overlooked the freight component of the transportation system choosing, instead, to focus on the movement of people. Therefore, freight planning efforts have lagged behind other transportation initiatives. To ensure the economic sustainability of their region, planners must now find the best methods to seamlessly incorporate the growing volume of freight into their transportation network. The goal of this project was to produce an informational package that would provide insight into previously implemented strategies in the field of urban goods movement. Through an extensive literature review, input from the Working Group consisting of freight professionals from both the private and public sector established for the project, and other data collections efforts, Street Smarts identified several specific projects that would most benefit others undertaking freight planning efforts. As a result, four case studies were prepared, documenting notable practices in urban goods movement: New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Washington, DC. The case studies produced for this project provide information on freight-related initiatives that focus on mitigating congestion caused by, as well as improving the efficiency of, commercial vehicles in urban areas. By describing specific projects, offering the lessons learned during implementation, and providing insight on the transferability to different jurisdictions, the case studies will serve as a wonderful toolbox for planners everywhere.
Urban Goods Movement Case Studies
Green Streets and Highways Conference 2010 ; 2010 ; Denver, Colorado, United States
Green Streets and Highways 2010 ; 57-67
2010-11-08
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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