This paper proposes a framework to define a zoning procedure using clustering taking into
account socio-economic, spatial and logistics intensity variables to support urban logistics …

This chapter deals with the methods that can be used to estimate the origin–destination (O–
D) matrices of urban goods vehicle flows. This is a key input, within the classical what-if …

Freight transportation in urban areas represents an essential activity from the standpoint of
economic development; in recent years, the spread of e-commerce (also accelerated by …

Today, local administrations are faced with the presence of greater constraints in terms of
the use of space and time. At the same time, large amount of data is available to fleet …

This paper develops a novel procedure to conduct a Freight Origin-Destination Synthesis
(FODS) that jointly estimates the trip distribution, mode choice, and the empty trips by truck …

The global trends in urban planning and policy have seen more efforts directed toward the
development of sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) and more livable cities. Then, the …

This paper attempts to integrate data from models, traditional surveys and big data in a
situation of limited information. The goal is to increase the capacity of transport planners to …

Unlike their counterparts that are used for container or municipal solid waste hauling, or their
peers of taxies and other commercial vehicles, construction waste hauling trucks (CWHTs) …

Data on the daily activity of private cars form the basis of many studies in the field of
transportation engineering. In the past, in order to obtain such data, a large number of …

The loading and unloading operations carried out by transport and logistics operators have
a strong impact on city mobility if they are not performed correctly. If loading/unloading bays …