by Walther Ploos van Amstel
Researchers examined the impact on road traffic injuries of introducing low-traffic neighborhoods in Waltham Forest, London. Using police data from 2012-2019, they found a three-fold decline in the number of injuries inside low-traffic neighborhoods after implementation relative to the rest of Waltham Forest and the rest of Outer London. They further estimate that walking, cycling, …
According to preliminary results published by International Post Corporation (IPC), postal operators worldwide saw revenue decrease by 0.9% on average in 2022, demonstrating resilience following the post-Covid strong growth and the overall challenging environment. Holger Winklbauer, CEO of IPC, commented on the results: “Preliminary results for 2022 show that continuous efforts of posts to …
Several cities have implemented low-emission zones (LEZs) and congestion charging zones (CCZs). Researchers from the School of Public Health of Imperial College London systematically reviewed the evidence on the effects of these air pollution and congestion reduction schemes on various physical health outcomes. Although CCZs and LEZs restrict private vehicle use within cities, they differ …
The car-free pilot on Weesperstraat (‘de knip’) will become the watershed in Amsterdam’s mobility policy. Last week in the City Council debate, it became clear again how the pilot with the knip continues to divide Amsterdammers and that a genuine vision is lacking. Everything was dragged into the debate by the alderman and council members. …
CRP has launched the Urban Logistics Hub Map, an online tool showcasing sites that could be potentially used for urban logistics. This tool has been developed from the 2020 study commissioned by the Central London Sub Regional Transport Partnership, which investigated the requirements that a logistics operator would need for a micro hub and the availability of underutilized space …
DroidDrive GmbH (Ducktrain) filed for insolvency with the Aachen District Court. A lawyer was appointed provisional insolvency administrator and is now looking for new investors. DroidDrive was founded in 2018 and specialized in developing a special transport vehicle for city logistics. It is the so-called Ducktrains a kind of electric trailer, which should automatically follow …
At the Global City Logistics Conference 2023, Professor Joubert presented the results of a study on electric truck deployment for a company in South Africa. The results show that electrifying an entire fleet may not be viable initially, suggesting a hybrid fleet as a more practical intervention in the foreseeable future. Based on models on …
There are persistent misunderstandings about the effect of local zero-emission zones on air quality. Clean air is cited as the argument for introducing these zones. But that argument is not as strong as it seems. Clean air is better for our health Yes, clean air is better for our health. Future generations will live longer, …
Implementing circular urban supply chains is a significant economic transformation that can only work if coordination decisions are solved between the actors involved. What are the research challenges in circular urban supply chains? Creating regional ecosystems On the one hand, this requires the implementation of efficient urban collection technologies, where waste collection companies collaborate with manufacturers, …
Car accessibility as a privilege is no longer a given in cities. Inner cities and residential areas are becoming car-free. Residents, visitors, and business owners must deal with it. Car-free is the new normal. Does that also create opportunities for creative companies? Almost two-thirds of Amsterdammers favor fewer car routes through the city and more …