Category «Policies»

ITF: how governments can bring low-emission trucks to our roads

Nearly three-quarters of CO2 emissions from freight transport stem from heavy diesel trucks, presenting a significant challenge in transitioning to sustainable fuels for this vehicle category. A recent report by ITF examines emerging technologies that can potentially reduce emissions from road freight. The report outlines a strategic approach for governments to identify and support technologies deserving …

LEAD policy recommendations on digital twins for urban freight

Cities are grappling with challenges brought about by the surging consumer demand and the booming e-commerce sector. Digital Twins empower decision-makers to construct virtual models of logistics operations, effectively tackling these issues. Digital Twins offers a promising solution to improve efficiency and sustainability. By adopting these recommendations, local authorities and EU services can pave the …

What should urban mobility workers know better?

A new report elaborates on the CIVITAS European Urban Mobility Labour Market Research about which skills and knowledge are needed by professionals working at and for urban planning authorities. The report showcases an analysis of the current status quo, trends, and developments of the urban mobility labor market, needs for knowledge and skills, the urban …

Research: quantifying the impacts of the urban built environment on traffic carbon emissions

The configuration of the urban built environment is critical for promoting sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality. However, existing studies mostly use linear and spatial econometric models to investigate the relationship between urban built environments and traffic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions; in-depth studies exploring the heterogeneous impacts of related features on traffic CO2 emission by interpretive machine learning …

Review: turning a spotlight on governance for sustainable urban construction logistics

Construction logistics is a large share of the urban freight network and a bottleneck for an efficient construction process. Especially in the urban area, professionalization of its management may reduce negative environmental impacts for stakeholders like construction companies, policymakers, and residents. In a new review paper, a two-step methodological approach was pursued to shed light …