Modeling Delivery Spaces Schemes: Is the Space Properly used in Cities Regarding Delivery Practices?

Abstract

International audienceThis paper discusses through modeling methods how the space is used in cities regarding urban freight transport. We will examine this question through one specific object: the loading/unloading (l/u) spaces. By comparing two fields of study (Lyon and Bordeaux in France), their actual situations and various scenarios, we will demonstrate why urban planners have to combine a large variety of solutions to improve the use of space in cities

Proposal Methodology of Planning and Location of Loading/Unloading Spaces for Urban Freight Vehicle: A Case Study

“…This is to describe the nature of the movements by type of business, specifying in particular the typology of vehicles and the handling tool. The necessary data for this step are [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] :…”

“…From the traffic and parking conditions of goods transport vehicles, it is necessary to define the level of accessibility to the signs or service point. As a result, the analysis of accessibility is carried out on two levels: superficial analysis and specific analysis [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] . The first one indicates that the location of the loading/unloading area must be must determine in such a way that a parking management is sufficient to clear space for deliveries, and located in a way so as not to impede the visibility of users (professionals and particular) on other signaling equipment (bus area, signs, traffic lights ...) [12].…”

“…As mentioned earlier, the location of L/U areas is based on two types of analysis. On the one hand, the superficial analysis means that the location of the delivery area must be close to the shops receiving the highest frequency of deliveries and / or next to the activities giving rise to an important part of handling tools [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. From the movement's analysis stage, we have an idea about the movements generated at each point of the study area.…”

“…In addition, [13] proposed a hybrid method between the FRETURB model and the CERTU method to quantify the demand for delivery areas. Even more, [14] proposed technical solutions to improve the number and locations of delivery spaces with a practical application on the city of Bologna in Italy.…”

Dynamic assignment of loading bays for efficient urban last mile deliveries

“…Urban areas are in general confronted with scattered LBs and many of them are often occupied (sometimes by other delivery vehicles, but in most cases illegally from individual users) [8,9]. Delivery vehicles which are not able to find available LB are forced to double parking or cruising for parking, which is time-consuming and contributes significantly to the reduction of available road capacity and urban traffic congestion [10][11][12][13]. This article is dealing with the problem of defining the most optimal number and location of LBs in urban areas, their selection, considering dynamically changing access restrictions, and optimal vehicle routing for efficient urban last mile deliveries.…”