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URBAN FREIGHT LAB COLLABORATION PIONEERS PILOT

Seattle Neighborhood Delivery hub

Urban Freight Lab Spearheads First Zero-Emissions Last-Mile Delivery Hub

UFL and members pilot test new sustainable urban logistics strategies, vehicles, and technologies on the ground in Seattle.

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Biking the Goods: How North American Cities Can Prepare for and Promote Large-Scale Adoption of E-Cargo Bikes

New White Paper is a Roadmap for E-Cargo Bike Adoption in North American Cities

UFL, bike industry brands, and city stakeholders collaborate to develop strategies, policy recommendations, and use cases

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Research Across Boundaries

Research at the Intersection of Public and Private Sector Priorities

Sustainable last-mile solutions, freight trip measurement, consumer shopping behavior, curb management, environmental justice, and new mobility.

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Delivering Urban Freight Solutions Across Sectors

Delivering Collaborative Urban Freight Solutions

The Urban Freight Lab serves as a catalyst, evaluator, and facilitator. Our collaborative approach brings together a network of interconnected stakeholders from both the private and public sectors to work alongside our research team. This partnership fuels the advancement of emerging last-mile delivery and sustainable urban logistics solutions. We work at the influential crossroads of industry, policy, and government, providing data-driven solutions that improve sustainability and livability in cities and driving transformative change.

News & Announcements

Urban Freight Lab Awarded HEI Grant to Study Impact of Ecommerce-Driven Freight on Community Health

The Urban Freight Lab has been awarded a grant to study the impacts of ecommerce-driven freight and warehousing operations on air quality and public health in marginalized communities.

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UFL Launches Innovative Micro-Pantry Network to Improve Food Security

The Urban Freight Lab has launched an innovative project to tackle food insecurity in Seattle through a network of community-operated micro-pantries. By leveraging technology and collaboration, this initiative aims to reduce waste, improve access, and create a more resilient, sustainable food distribution system.

New UFL Project Integrating Freight in Complete Streets Guidelines

The Urban Freight Lab has started a new project to develop national guidelines to help cities design and build Complete Streets policies that integrate freight operations.