The first in a series of two, this paper conducts a review of the public-sector initiatives that
could be used to improve freight activity in metropolitan areas; collects data about initiatives …

The second in a series of two, this paper conducts a review of the public-sector initiatives
that could be used to improve freight activity in metropolitan areas, collects data about the …

This paper analyzes truck parking patterns in urban freight loading zones by jointly modeling
the vehicle arrival rates and the parking durations. Three models were explored: 1) Count …

Freight transportation is a manifestation of a vibrant economy, but it is also associated with
negative externalities such as greenhouse gas emissions. To mitigate these impacts, freight …

The most significant negative environmental impacts of urban trucking result largely from
travel in congested traffic. To illustrate the potential of innovative solutions to this problem …

Last-mile deliveries usually occur within urban areas where logistics operations increase
congestion and emissions, as well as associated roadway-related health impacts. This …

The aim of this paper is to analyze the perceptions of key stakeholders to a set of policies
designed to address urban logistics issues in two cities in Colombia. A ranking survey was …

Parking space for loading and unloading operations is scarce in urban areas. The limited
space that exists must be shared among all users. Although parking is a crucial aspect that …

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature on off-peak hour deliveries
(OPHD). The review identifies different approaches and policy levers used in the past, such …

The paper's fundamental tenet is that sound policymaking requires a solid understanding of
how the target (s) of a policy would react to it. Transportation systems, particularly urban …