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Final Report: Technology Integration to Gain Commercial Efficiency for the Urban Goods Delivery System, Meet Future Demand for City Passenger and Delivery Load/Unload Spaces, and Reduce Energy Consumption

Published: 2022

Authors: Dr. Anne GoodchildDr. Giacomo Dalla ChiaraFiete KruteinDr. Andisheh RanjbariDr. Ed McCormackElizabeth Guzy, Dr. Vinay Amatya (PNNL), Ms. Amelia Bleeker (PNNL), Dr. Milan Jain (PNNL)

Summary:
This three-year project supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office has the potential to radically improve the urban freight system in ways that help both the public and private sectors.

Topics:
Curb ManagementThe Final 50 Feet of the Urban Goods Delivery SystemSustainable Freight

Keywords:
OpenPark (Parking occupancy application)Goods movementCurb occupancyEnergy consumptionCurb productivityParking-seekingCommon carrier parcel lockersLoading and unloading operations

Paper

Providing Curb Availability Information to Delivery Drivers Reduces Cruising for Parking

Published: 2022

Authors: Dr. Giacomo Dalla ChiaraFiete KruteinDr. Andisheh RanjbariDr. Anne Goodchild

Journal/Book: Scientific Reports

Summary:
Delivery vehicle drivers are experiencing increasing challenges in finding available curb space to park in urban areas, which increases instances of cruising for parking and parking in unauthorized spaces. Policies traditionally used to reduce cruising for parking for passenger vehicles, such as parking fees and congestion pricing, are not effective at changing delivery drivers’ travel and parking behaviors.

Topics:
Curb ManagementThe Final 50 Feet of the Urban Goods Delivery System

Keywords:
Driver behaviorLoading and unloading operationsOpenPark (Parking occupancy application)Parking cruising behaviorLast-mile (final mile) deliveryFinal 50 FeetReal-time curb visibilityCurbspace managementDelivery operations and management