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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
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SUMMARY:5th VREF Conference on Urban Freight: Future Urban Freight Transport Research Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Session B: User-Centric Last Mile \n(AB45) The Effect of Proximity on Shopping Behaviors \n\nAnne Goodchild*\, Giacomo Dalla Chiara\, Rishi Verma\n\nResearch Poster Presentations \n(AB40) Simulation-Based Analysis of Different Curb Space Allocations on Curb Performance and Commercial Vehicle\nCruising for Parking \n\nThomas Maxner\, Andisheh Ranjbari*\, Chase P. Dowling and Anne Goodchild\n\nSession E: Equity in Urban Logistics \n(AB33) Spatial Inequities and Last-mile Logistics: A National Analysis \n\nTravis Fried*\, Anne Goodchild\, Ivan Sanchez-Diaz and Michael Browne\n\nResearch Poster Presentations \n(AB37) The State of Sustainable Urban Freight Planning in the United States \n\nThomas Maxner*\, Giacomo Dalla Chiara and Anne Goodchild
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/future-urban-freight-transport-research-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Lindholmen Science Park\, Gothenburg\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Presentations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231018T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192235Z
UID:6793-1697673600-1697759999@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:5th VREF Conference on Urban Freight: Future Urban Freight Transport Research Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Plenary Session 1: Urban Freight Transport: New Demands and New Research Needs \n\nAnne Goodchild – Professor & Director\, Urban Freight Lab
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/5th-vref-conference-on-urban-freight-future-urban-freight-transport-research-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Lindholmen Science Park\, Gothenburg\, Sweden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T152500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231018T181623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T194953Z
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SUMMARY:Biking the Goods: Strategies to Drive Large-Scale Commercial Cargo Bike Adoption (Micromobility America Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Panel on Biking the Goods: Strategies to Drive Large-Scale Commercial Cargo Bike Adoption \nModerator:\nKelly Rula\, Urban Freight Lab \nSpeakers: \n\nFranklin Jones\, B-line Urban Delivery\nBen Morris\, Coaster Cycles\nJoseph Brennan\, Zoba\nStuart Hyden\, Net Zero Logistics
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/biking-the-goods-strategies-to-drive-large-scale-commercial-cargo-bike-adoption/
LOCATION:Craneway Pavilion\, Bay Area\, CA
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231018T192447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T194515Z
UID:6798-1697760000-1697846399@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:5th VREF Conference on Urban Freight: Future Urban Freight Transport Research Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Breakout Session: Unlocking the Future of Urban Freight and Logistics: Dissemination\, Education\, and Capacity Building \n\nCo-Led by: Anne Goodchild (Urban Freight Lab\, University of Washington)
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/5th-vref-conference-on-urban-freight-future-urban-freight-transport-research-opportunities-and-challenges-2/
LOCATION:Lindholmen Science Park\, Gothenburg\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231006T204227Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: AI & ML for Logistics & Supply Chain Management
DESCRIPTION:There is growing demand for more resilient supply chain systems with improved visibility and connectivity. Artificial intelligence (AI)\, machine learning (ML)\, and data analytics have emerged as innovative solutions to address challenges and mitigate risks. \nAI-powered solutions have the potential to enhance the entire supply chain process by proactively identifying issues and providing solutions to manage disruption. They can also optimize operations through smart automation\, offering valuable insights and visibility to support effective decision-making and planning. \nThe applications of AI and ML are diverse and there are various effective ways to implement them. \nJoin the Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics graduate degree program for a Fireside Chat discussion on automation and machine learning in supply chain processes. We’ll explore topics such as: \n\nThe role of generative AI in automating supply chain systems\nThe impact of advances in demand and supply forecasting on short- and long-term inventory planning\nStrategies for experienced logistics and supply chain professionals to stay current with new technology\nPreparing early-career professionals to stand out in the job market\nThe advantages and pitfalls are in early adaption\nUnderstanding how large language models will influence workflows\n\nUnable to attend? Register to receive a link to the recording following the event.\nhttps://bit.ly/AI-ML-Supply-Chain
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/fireside-chat-ai-ml-for-logistics-supply-chain-management/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
CATEGORIES:Fireside Chats,Thought leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231018T193010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T194432Z
UID:6801-1698408000-1698411600@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Info Session for Prospective Applicants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session on our Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics. Get details on the curriculum\, format\, time commitment\, and more.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/info-session-for-prospective-applicants/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
CATEGORIES:Information sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240109T071619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T081831Z
UID:7259-1704708900-1704715200@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:TRBAM: The Missing Link Between Urban Commercial Curb Use and Freight Trip Generation (Lectern Session 2088)
DESCRIPTION:Lectern Session: Last Mile Challenges and the Importance of Curbside Management (Lectern Session 2088) \nThe last mile continues to be one of the most challenging parts for freight transportation. There is increasing pressure on companies to implement innovative solutions that align with the objectives of cities to alleviate congestion\, decrease emissions\, and provide more space for the citizens. In this session\, speakers will present their findings about the demand for curbside space and how it relates to establishments’ need for freight\, as well as about solutions (e.g.\, parcel lockers) with potential to improve the sustainability of urban freight transportation. \nPresentation: The Missing Link Between Urban Commercial Curb Use and Freight Trip Generation (TRBAM-24-05154)\n \nCities increasingly use curb management strategies to better organize better commercial vehicle flows in urban cores. However\, predicting demand for commercial vehicles parking at the curb is a challenge. One approach to estimate curb demand is Freight Trip Generation (FTG)\, which uses data from establishment surveys to quantify the number of freight trips generated. However\, no previous research has compared FTG estimates with real-world\, observed commercial curb use. While logically\, urban commercial and residential establishments are responsible for generating curb use demand\, several other variables affect curb use\, including drivers’ curb use behaviors and existing curb regulations. The current study uses two data sources: a large dataset of more than 1.5 million curb parking events obtained from a network of curb proximity sensors deployed in a 10-block study area in Seattle\, Washington; respective FTG estimates obtained from an establishment survey performed in the same study area. Regression models were then used to compare the estimated FTG per blockface/week with the observed commercial curb occupancies obtained from the sensor network. The results showed that\, while FTG underestimated commercial curb use\, explaining 24% of curb parking events on average\, they significantly correlate with commercial curb occupancies. A regression model was derived to predict commercial curb use given existing curbspace allocation and estimated FTG. \nAuthors: \n\nGiacomo Dalla Chiara\, University of Washington\nThomas Maxner\, University of Washington\nNota Goulianou\, University of Washington\nAnne Goodchild\, University of Washington
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/trbam-the-missing-link-between-urban-commercial-curb-use-and-freight-trip-generation-lectern-session-2088/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW (formerly 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW)\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240109T070317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T080145Z
UID:7252-1704717000-1704722400@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: New Mobility Revenue-Related Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting event where we’ll dive into the world of revenue-related strategies for new mobility services! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting\, this in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to learn and network. \nDiscover innovative ways to generate revenue in the ever-evolving landscape of transportation and mobility. Researchers from ECONorthwest\, University of Washington Urban Freight Lab\, and Cityfi will share their insights and a framework to help you navigate this rapidly changing policy area.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/workshop-new-mobility-revenue-related-strategies/
LOCATION:The Keck Center of National Academies\, 500 5th St NW - Room 100\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240109T080611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T081426Z
UID:7270-1704807000-1704813300@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:TRBAM: Freight Demand and Choice Modeling Using Advanced Data Sets (Poster Session 3176)
DESCRIPTION:Freight Demand and Choice Modeling Using Advanced Data Sets (Poster Session 3176)\n \nThis poster session brings in fifteen selected papers that use freight modeling for solving issues. \nPoster: Does Proximity Matter?: An Analysis of West Seattle Shopping Trends (TRBAM-24-05914) \nThis study analyzes how goods type as well as geographic factors affect consumer shopping behavior. In particular\, the choice of shopping in-person or using online options including home delivery\, as well as travel mode choice is studied. Data on shopping choices was collected through an anonymous survey distributed online over 3 months in summer 2022\, asking about consumers’ most recent shopping experience in one of four categories of goods: groceries\, household supplies\, restaurant food\, clothes. The sampled population were residents in the geographical area known as “West Seattle” within Seattle\, Washington. Discrete choice models are estimated to identify significant factors in shopping choice in addition to statistical testing of trends observed in survey responses. The results reveal a strong preference for driving when shopping in-person and a 10-minute preferred travel time when driving or walking. Online shopping is observed to rise above projections\, but preference for it is dependent on the type of goods being shopped for. Results suggest that proximity to destination and available of alternatives has a modest effect on likelihood of walking but imply that efforts to decrease vehicle trips for shopping will need to go beyond bringing establishments closer to residents. \nAuthors: \n\nRishi Verma\, University of Washington\, Seattle\nGiacomo Dalla Chiara\, University of Washington\nAnne Goodchild\, University of Washington\, Seattle
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/trbam-freight-demand-and-choice-modeling-using-advanced-data-sets/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW (formerly 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW)\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240109T071236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T075911Z
UID:7255-1704815100-1704821400@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:TRBAM: Estimating Spatial Inequities in Last-Mile Delivery: A National Analysis (Poster Session 3224)
DESCRIPTION:New Research in Transportation Equity (Poster Session 3224)\n \nThis poster session features emerging research in transportation equity across a wide variety of domains\, including active transportation\, electric vehicles\, car use and ownership\, and novel metrics and indicators to measure equity. \nPoster: Estimating Spatial Inequities in Last-Mile Delivery: A National Analysis (TRBAM-24-00041) \nDespite large bodies of research related to the impacts of e-commerce on delivery sustainability\, there has been limited effort to evaluate urban freight using an equity lens. Therefore\, this study endeavors to unveil socio-spatial distributions of cargo van traffic in residential delivery supply chains in 41 U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Evaluating 12 measurements across varying population segments and spatial units\, the study finds robust evidence for spatial inequities in last-mile delivery for low-income and\, especially\, non-white\, populations of color (POC). By the most conservative measurement\, POC are exposed to roughly 35% more cargo van traffic than white populations on average\, despite ordering less than half as many packages. Subsequently\, the study evaluates delivery efficiency improvement scenarios and finds outsized equity benefits for distribution-oriented solutions over consumer-oriented solutions. This study promotes data-driven discussions around incorporating equity into “sustainable” urban freight management strategies and broader city planning. \nAuthors: \n\nTravis Fried\, University of Washington\nAnne Goodchild\, University of Washington\, Seattle\nIvan Sanchez-Diaz\, Chalmers University of Technology\nMichael Browne\, University of Gothenburg: Goteborgs Universitet
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/trbam-new-research-in-transportation-equity-poster-session-3224/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW (formerly 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW)\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240109T081028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T081501Z
UID:7272-1704873600-1704879900@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:TRBAM: State of Sustainable Urban Freight Planning in the United States (Poster Session 4046)
DESCRIPTION:Poster Session 4046: Emerging Trends in Urban Freight Transportation \nThis session includes poster presentations about the latest developments in urban freight. It covers both innovations in methods to better understand and model urban freight flows\, as well as the assessment of solutions to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban freight transportation. The presentations will cover different topics\, such as\, the use of autonomous robots for urban deliveries\, the use of urban consolidation centers and lockers for the last mile. \nPoster: The State of Sustainable Urban Freight Planning in the United States (TRBAM-24-04343) \nThe transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. To combat rising emissions\, cities throughout the country have produced climate action and sustainability plans that outline strategies to reduce their carbon footprint from transportation. Last-mile delivery transportation is becoming an increasingly important component of urban transport emissions due to the rise of e-commerce\, yet few cities are actively pursuing policies to reduce emissions from this subsector. This paper provides an analysis of the planning efforts in 58 major (most populous\, fastest growing) U.S. cities to reduce carbon emissions from last-mile freight. The analysis describes the overall state of sustainable last-mile freight planning in major U.S. cities by identifying the strategies that are being adopted and evaluating the state of advancement in setting and deploying them. Some cities\, have proposed up to ten emission-reduction strategies for freight\, yet nearly half of the reviewed cities lack any policies related to last-mile freight\, let alone sustainable last-mile freight.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/state-of-sustainable-urban-freight-planning-in-the-united-states-poster-session-4046/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW (formerly 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW)\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240129T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T215016Z
UID:7310-1707152400-1707159600@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:What Do We Want? Approaching Urban Freight From a Community Lens
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Anne Goodchild presents “What Do We Want? Approaching Urban Freight From a Community Lens” as part of the University of Toronto’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. \nAbstract\nWhile transportation planning has practiced community-engaged planning for many years\, the practice is less well-established for freight projects. Historically freight activity was associated with industrial and commercial landuses and the impacted communities largely considered to be freight-related businesses. This oversight has for many years led to conflicts within neighborhoods proximal to significant industrial facilities. Increased freight activity in residential neighborhoods due to the use of delivery services\, exacerbates and expands the scale of problems created by the exclusion of neighborhood views on freight planning activities. In this talk Dr. Goodchild will detail the historic view of the “freight community” and mechanisms for freight community engagement. She will also present community perspectives from survey results in the Seattle area. This leads to recommendations as to how we can re-envision freight planning in support of more livable\, engaged\, communities. \nPanel Discussion to Follow \n\nModerator: Professor Matthew Roorda\, Professor of Civil Engineering\, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering\, University of Toronto\nNazzareno (Naz) Capano\, P.Eng.\, Manager of Operational Policy & Initiatives in Transportation Services\, City of Toronto\nAdam Thorn\, Director of Transportation Program\, Pembina Institute\nClarence Woudsma\, Ph.D.\, MCIP\, RPP\, Faculty Member\, University of Waterloo’s School of Planning\, and Registered Professional Planner
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/what-do-we-want-approaching-urban-freight-from-a-community-lens/
LOCATION:University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240119T215725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T231907Z
UID:7287-1709805600-1709809200@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:How Cities Can Prepare for and Promote Large-Scale Adoption of E-Cargo Bikes
DESCRIPTION:We’ll present our latest whitepaper\, Biking the Goods: How North American Cities Can Prepare for and Promote Large-Scale Adoption of E-Cargo Bikes\, \nThis comprehensive roadmap not only informs urban planners about the successful deployment of cargo e-bikes in North America\, replacing traditional ICE vehicles but also identifies actionable strategies to encourage their adoption while prioritizing safety for all road users. Drawing insights from key public and private sector stakeholders and leveraging the expertise of the Urban Freight Lab\, this paper outlines nine recommendations and 21 actions across infrastructure\, policy and regulation\, incentives\, and culture and education\, providing invaluable guidance for urban planners in navigating the future of sustainable urban mobility. \n 
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/how-cities-can-prepare-for-and-promote-large-scale-adoption-of-e-cargo-bikes/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240129T233630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T233630Z
UID:7328-1711584000-1711756799@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Curbivore 2024
DESCRIPTION:These last few years have marked an unprecedented shift in how people view and use their cities\, and the restaurants\, bars\, small businesses\, and transportation systems that make them unique. \nAs commerce rapidly moves to the curb\, Curbivore is thrilled to announce that we are gathering in person – on March 28 & 29\, outdoors in Downtown LA – giving our community a chance to see\, touch\, and feel the technology that’s reshaping our future\, as well as meet with the civic leaders and forward-thinking entrepreneurs that are ensuring nobody is left behind as we reshape our cities and businesses for the better. This gathering is not only a call to rethink our streets – it’s a celebration of the amazing organizations making that transition possible\, and a chance to sample some of the best cuisine and street food in the country.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/curbivore-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240129T215824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T225751Z
UID:7317-1712239200-1712242800@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Kent Seminar: What do we want? Approaching Urban Freight from a Community Lens. (Anne Goodchild)
DESCRIPTION:Join Anne Goodchild\, University of Washington\, as she presents in person at the Spring 2024 Kent Seminar Series; view via Zoom or in-person. \nLecture Title: “What do we want? Approaching Urban Freight from a Community Lens.” \nAbstract: While transportation planning has practiced community-engaged planning for many years\, the practice is less well-established for freight projects. Historically freight activity was associated with industrial and commercial land uses and the impacted communities largely considered to be freight-related businesses. This oversight has for many years led to conflicts within neighborhoods proximal to significant industrial facilities. Increased freight activity in residential neighborhoods due to the use of delivery services\, exacerbates and expands the scale of problems created by the exclusion of neighborhood views on freight planning activities. In this talk Dr. Goodchild will detail the historic view of the “freight community” and mechanisms for freight community engagement. She will also present community perspectives from survey results in the Seattle area. This leads to recommendations as to how we can re-envision freight planning in support of more livable\, engaged\, communities. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n— \n 
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/kent-seminar-anne-goodchild/
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231006T205328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T194359Z
UID:6246-1713873600-1713877200@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: The Future of Electrification
DESCRIPTION:Join the Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics graduate degree program for a Fireside Chat discussion on the future of electrification. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/future-of-electrification
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/fireside-chat-the-future-of-electrification/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
CATEGORIES:Fireside Chats,Thought leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20231013T222458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T194108Z
UID:6759-1715774400-1715778000@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Robotic Remote Automation in Supply Chain Management
DESCRIPTION:Join the Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics graduate degree program for a Fireside Chat discussion on the future of robotic and remote automation in supply chain management. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/robotic-scm
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/fireside-chat-robotic-remote-automation-in-supply-chain-management/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
CATEGORIES:Fireside Chats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20240711T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T012314Z
UID:7424-1720792800-1720798200@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Last-Mile Logistics Innovations: Parking Guidance Systems and Sidewalk Delivery Robots
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Freight Lab is hosting Prof. Michele Simioni (KTH Royal Institute of Technology\, Stockholm\, Sweden) for a seminar on “Last-Mile Logistics Innovations: Parking Guidance Systems and Sidewalk Delivery Robots.” \nAbstract: The talk will delve into the topics of curbside management\, simulation\, and optimization. The first and main part will discuss alternative traffic management strategies for last-mile delivery operations. Various parking guidance approaches involving allocating commercial vehicles to dedicated loading/unloading bays are investigated alongside a vehicle-specific geofence strategy. Methodologically\, an agent-based model framework is used to reproduce the interactions between (parking and cruising) carriers\, surrounding traffic\, and a traffic controller and integrated with simulation to perform the corresponding optimization. The latter part of the presentation will describe preliminary findings from the ISMIR project\, which investigates the interplay between sidewalk delivery robots and pedestrian infrastructure. \nBio: Michele Simoni is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Before relocating to Stockholm\, he served as a Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and completed his PhD at UT Austin. Michele’s research focuses on modeling and optimizing emerging transportation solutions and services\, with applications in last-mile freight transportation\, transportation policy\, and traffic engineering.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/last-mile-logistics-innovations-parking-guidance-systems-and-sidewalk-delivery-robots/
LOCATION:More Hall 218\, University of Washington
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
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SUMMARY:Urbanism Next Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Urbanism Next Europe Conference is a partnership between Urbanism Next at the University of Oregon\, TU Delft\, TNO\, and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). \nThe Urban Freight Lab will speak on a session on “What Can Shared Micromobility Teach Us About Enhancing the Microfreight Ecosystem?” on Friday\, October 11\, 3:30-5:30 p.m. \nSummary: In the United States\, micro-freight is still a fledgling industry. Can lessons learned and technology developed from the micromobility ecosystem accelerate its growth and proliferation? As digital solutions emerge focused on curb management to achieve transportation policy outcomes\, we reflect on what did and didn’t work for micromobility and apply it to building public-private ecosystems that foster micro-freight as a sustainable urban-friendly trend. Join our discussion of the technology supporting a unique zero-emission delivery zone implementation in Portland\, Oregon\, leveraging real-time data sharing\, curb digitization\, and partnership with a local e-trike delivery company. \nSpeakers: \n\nKelly Rula\, Urban Freight Lab\nFranklin Jones\, B-Line Urban Delivery\nMichael Schwartz\, INRIX\nJacob Sherman\, Portland Bureau of Transportation
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/urbanism-next-europe/
LOCATION:‍Maritim Hotel Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20250108T074714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T105450Z
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SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Truck Parking Panel Discussion\nP25-21142\nChris Eaves \nAutonomous Delivery Vehicles Acceptance: The Moderating Role of Perceived Risk of Theft\nP25-21106\nArsalan Esmaili \nMining of Heavy-Duty Truck Activity Patterns Using Natural Language Processing Techniques\nTRBAM-25-02063\nZhengtao Qin \nA Novel Approach for Reconstructing Freight Trips of Heavy-Duty Truck Using Operational Logic\nTRBAM-25-02064\nZhengtao Qin \nContainer Trailer Stop Identification of Freight Enterprises Based on Transportation Management Services of The Entire Logistics Process\nTRBAM-25-02065\nZhengtao Qin
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/transportation-research-board-trb-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20250108T105357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T214533Z
UID:7514-1736208000-1736294399@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AI for Tracking Curbside Conflicts in Last-Mile Deliveries\nTRBAM-25-04046\nAnne Goodchild \nImproving Autonomous Vehicle Crash Data by Data Mining and AI Tools\nTRBAM-25-04418\nArsalan Esmaili \nSeattle: Curb Data and Digital Infrastructure\nP25-20811\nMary Catherine Snyder \nThe Impacts of Curb Space Allocations on Cruising-for-Parking Emissions in a Simulated Environment\nTRBAM-25-05866\nTom Maxner
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/transportation-research-board-trb-annual-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20250108T105613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T111039Z
UID:7520-1736294400-1736380799@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Decarbonization of Trucking for Freight-Heavy Industries: Reclassify Truck Trip Patterns Considering Carbon Emissions\nTRBAM-25-03159\nAnne Goodchild and Zhengtao Qin
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/transportation-research-board-trb-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20250206T215719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T215719Z
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SUMMARY:StreetLight Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the transportation data event of the year for a Big Data blast at the virtual StreetLight Summit. Practitioners will share analytics for everything from routine traffic counts to transit scheduling\, based on actual analyses in StreetLight InSight. Dr. Anne Goodchild will deliver the keynote at 9 a.m. on Thursday\, March 13.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/streetlight-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20250325T193419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T195312Z
UID:7580-1748304000-1748563199@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:TRB Conference on Data and AI for Transportation Advancement
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence and data analysis have the potential to help the transportation system better reach its goals of providing safe and efficient ways to move people and goods. The DATA conference will bridge the gap between the data\, cutting-edge technologies\, and computing processes and the challenges and opportunities for organizations and agencies to incorporate these into their workflow. Presenters will emphasize concrete outcomes and examples of advancing AI and data analysis within the transportation industry and highlight practical solutions and programs. Workshops and tours are available on Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the data used to build AI and Machine Learning models\nUnderstand the fundamentals of AI and data analysis and their interplay with transportation decision making\, practices\, policies\, guidance\, and regulations\nExchange ideas about AI and machine learning implementation frameworks and mechanisms within a transportation environment\nUnderstand the data needed to support new initiatives\nIdentify successful methods\, strategies\, and tools agencies can consider to measure performance within their investment and implementation strategies\nFrame future research to address ongoing questions and pervasive gaps in knowledge and practice
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/trb-conference-on-data-and-ai-for-transportation-advancement/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel\, 1900 5th Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20250930T225856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T000752Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Burges Visiting Professor Paul Buijs
DESCRIPTION:From “I can wait” to impact: Turning consumer patience into more sustainable ecommerce delivery\nPresented by Visiting Burges Professor Paul Buijs\, Associate Professor\, University of Groningen (Netherlands) \nWednesday\, October 29\, 2025\n12 noon – 1 p.m.\nIn person: More Hall\, Room 110\nOnline: Zoom link \nRSVP required. \nThe Visiting Burges Professorship and lecture is brought to you by Steve and Sylvia Burges and lunch is hosted by the Urban Freight Lab. \nAbstract: Do we really need every online order tomorrow\, or even today? Often not. Many consumers are willing to accept later delivery when it the option is presented well. This talk explores how that flexibility can be turned into measurable sustainability gains. \nThis presentation shares ongoing empirical work that quantifies willingness to wait: how many people will delay\, by how much\, and under what conditions. We test communication strategies and choice architecture to see what actually persuades consumers. \nSecond\, I discuss modeling of what e-commerce sellers and delivery companies can do with the extra time: smoothing workloads across days\, concentrating stops to increase delivery density\, or skipping low-yield routes. Each lever has distinct effects on distance traveled\, fleet use\, and emissions. \nFinally\, I connect consumer behavior with operational strategies to estimate the realizable potential under different contexts. We close with practical playbooks for e-commerce sellers\, delivery companies\, and cities on how to design checkout choices and delivery policies that translate “I can wait” into a more sustainable last mile. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Paul Buijs explores how stakeholders are both affected by — and can contribute to — the transition to more sustainable logistics systems. His research spans a wide range of domains\, from urban delivery networks to heavy road freight\, and considers sustainability through multiple lenses\, including carbon emissions\, livability\, and economic inclusivity. Current topics include how logistics can adapt to evolving urban environments\, how urban planning can reduce the sector’s footprint in cities\, how to accelerate freight transport decarbonization\, how emerging ecommerce delivery and return models impact CO2 emissions\, and how to ensure the shift to green urban logistics is equitable for all. Dr. Buijs has a MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management and a Ph.D. in Sustainable Logistics\, both from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/lunch-learn-with-visiting-scholar-paul-buijs/
LOCATION:More Hall 110
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20251008T172941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T173121Z
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SUMMARY:POLIS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/polis-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Utrecht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20260109T225919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T042342Z
UID:7779-1768176000-1768262399@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: Curb Digitalization for Last-Mile Deliveries (P26-20708)\nPresenter: Giacomo Dalla Chiara\nPanel: Unlocking the Power of Curb Data: Applications of the Curb Data Specification (Lectern Session 2048)\nDate & Time: Monday\, January 12\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. \nDescription: Cities are increasingly recognizing the curb as one of the most valuable—and most contested—pieces of public space. From rideshare pickups and delivery zones to micro-mobility parking and freight loading\, demand at the curb is higher than ever. The Curb Data Specification (CDS) provides a common language for cities\, technology providers\, and operators to manage this complexity. \nThis session will explore how cities are applying CDS to improve curb management and support broader mobility goals. Case studies will highlight lessons learned from early adopters\, demonstrate the role of CDS in enabling better coordination with private operators\, and showcase opportunities to use data-driven approaches for curbside policy and planning. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to apply these insights to develop effective curb management strategies\, strengthen public-private coordination\, and enhance data-driven decision-making in urban planning practice.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/transportation-research-board-trb-annual-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T135245
CREATED:20260109T231529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T045654Z
UID:7784-1768262400-1768348799@urbanfreightlab.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Poster: A Comparative Analysis of Commercial Vehicle Load Zone Programs Across U.S. Cities (TRBAM-26-01448)\nAuthors: Giacomo Dalla Chiara\, Yu-Chen Chu\, Kelly Rula\, Anne Goodchild\nSession: Last-Mile and Behavioral Logistics (3163)\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, January 13\, 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. \nPoster: Understanding Carrier Preferences for Urban Freight Parking Pricing: A Discrete Choice Experiment in Seattle (TRBAM-26-04174)\nAuthors: Arsalan Esmaili\, Giacomo Dalla Chiara\, Rubina Singh\, Kelly Rula\, Anne Goodchild\nSession: Current Research in Urban Freight Transportation (3036)\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, January 13\, 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. \nPoster: Location-Routing Problem with a Mixed Fleet of E-Cargo Bikes in a Zero-Emission Delivery Zone: The Case of Portland (TRBAM-26-05673)\nAuthors: Chaoyi Zhang\, Anne Goodchild\, Kelly Rula\nSession: Current Research in Urban Freight Transportation (3036)\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, January 13\, 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
URL:https://urbanfreightlab.com/ufl-event/transportation-research-board-trb-annual-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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