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- Integrating freight and public transport infrastructure can lead to providing economic feasibility to public transportation systems and reducing externalities related to urban freight transport.
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Dec 1, 2022 · We define freight on public transportation as the integrated and organized transportation of passengers and goods within urban areas using a system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public.
- Ralf Elbert, Johannes Rentschler
- 2021
Jun 21, 2024 · Urban logistics face growing complexity as cities seek sustainable development pathways; one solution is integrating freight transportation with public transit. The purpose of this study is to evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and highlight opportunities for advancement in this field.
Dec 1, 2021 · We consider a two-tier delivery system where we can use a public transit vehicle, e.g., bus, tram, or subway, to move goods from a depot to a transfer station from which final customers are served with a last-mile delivery vehicle.
- Irecis Azcuy, Niels Agatz, Ricardo Giesen
- 2021
Jun 21, 2024 · Through a comprehensive literature review guided by four research questions, this study evaluates methodologies, vehicle choices, the application of intermodal containers, and the shared use of...
Dec 1, 2022 · Public transportation offers a promising opportunity for freight transportation in urban areas. Through the sharing of infrastructure, vehicles, or even space inside wagons, synergies can be realized which can lead to a more efficient and environmentally-friendly transportation of goods in cities.
- Ralf Elbert, Johannes Rentschler
- 2021
Feb 20, 2024 · This study presents a conceptual framework proposal for integrating urban freight initiatives (UFIs), or city logistics initiatives, into urban planning and urban management (UPUM) land use and infrastructure systems.
Increasing urban freight traffic has implications for sustainability, air pollution, road safety and street space. WRI seeks to foster sustainable urban freight policies and practices that work hand-in-hand with other sustainable transport policies to reduce emissions, increase access to goods and services, and improve road safety.
