Solutions applicable by local administrations for urban logistics improvement

This paper aims to establish a compilation of the solutions or initiatives that can be implemented by local administrations in order to improve freight deliveries in urban environments. These improvements are not defined from the point of view of logistic companies, but from the point A view of urban communities and the relation between freight transport and general urban traffic. All the solutions considered here are generic, that is, suitable a priori for any given urban area, although their degree of appropriateness and expected results will depend on the specific characteristics of the city. Solutions are classified into those related to public infrastructure, land use management, access conditions, traffic management, enforcement and promotion. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.