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How to manage the competition for curb space in an era of e-commerce and electrification

The Seattle SMART project, led by the University of Washington’s Urban Freight Lab and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), examines how digital technologies can enhance the efficiency of the “last mile” of urban deliveries. Funded under the US Department of Transportation’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program, the project explored how curbside space …

NYC Council passes bills to curb online-delivery truck chaos

NYC Council members approved measures designed to reduce traffic chaos caused by trucks delivering goods purchased online. One of the moves aims to siphon off dedicated curb space for the likes of Amazon and UPS. The legislation requires the city Department of Transportation to institute loading-only parking spots in each neighborhood and develop “micro-distribution centers.” …