An indicator approach to sustainable urban freight transport

Several indicators have been established to monitor and evaluate the sustainability of cities. Logistics and related transportation activities are underrepresented in these established frameworks despite the substantial negative impact of urban freight transport (UFT) on the environment, society and...

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Published in:Journal of urbanism 2018-01, Vol.11 (1), p.81-102
Main Authors: Buldeo Rai, Heleen, van Lier, Tom, Meers, Dries, Macharis, Cathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Environmental impact
Freight transportation
Impact analysis
Indicators
Local authorities
Logistics
policy assessment
Shipping industry
Sustainability
Transportation
urban freight policy
Urban freight transport
Urban planning
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Summary:Several indicators have been established to monitor and evaluate the sustainability of cities. Logistics and related transportation activities are underrepresented in these established frameworks despite the substantial negative impact of urban freight transport (UFT) on the environment, society and economy. The result is the lack of an understanding of freight flows' impact on the liveability of cities. This paper fills this gap by introducing a comprehensive set of freight transport related indicators with an operational target in policy support and urban planning. It provides a discussion of its hierarchical design and 45 indicators. Using this indicator set, local authorities can assess and enhance UFT sustainability.
ISSN:1754-9175
1754-9183
DOI:10.1080/17549175.2017.1363076