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The Challenge
Economic vitality relies
greatly on efficient and
reliable freight systems
to support both people
and commerce
Economic cost of
freight delays and
inefficiencies is
billions of dollars
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This Misalignment Matters
Limited Public
Understanding of
Freight’s
Importance
Freight as Low
Planning Priority
Freight Movement
Volume Growing
Freight Adapts to
Challenges
Unintended
Consequences
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Integrating Freight into Planning and
Development
Maintain integrity of freight-
supportive transportation system
Industrial Sanctuaries
(Jacksonville and Portland)
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Integrating Freight into Planning and
Development
Building Freight in from the
Beginning
• Seattle Complete Streets
• Gothenburg – Frihamnen
Redevelopment
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…Opens New Possibilities
Improved Public
Sector
Understanding of
Freight
Freight as Key
Planning Priority
Freight Movement
Volume Growing
Freight Integrated
into Planning &
Development
Desired
Consequences
Timeliness – time-definite operations
Reliability – no surprises
Resiliency – can meet needs in any situation
Public sector doesn’t know what it doesn’t know
Maintaining these within world of increasing urbanization, climate uncertainty and aging infrastructure
Where do land use decisions come in?
Accessibility – to/from facilities, shippers, receivers?
Transportation infrastructure – adequate to support operational needs of logistics firms/carriers?
Proximity to customers – reliable operating situation?
Adjacent properties – compatible, room to grow?
Maintaining these within world of increasing urbanization, climate uncertainty and aging infrastructure
Where do land use decisions come in?
Accessibility – to/from facilities, shippers, receivers?
Transportation infrastructure – adequate to support operational needs of logistics firms/carriers?
Proximity to customers – reliable operating situation?
Adjacent properties – compatible, room to grow?
But policy-makers and citizens typically see freight as a necessary evil (at best) or an annoyance to be banished, leading to poor public policy choices and unintended consequences
ORLANDO, FL
Work with operators and facilities to rethink options for garbage collection vehicle sizes in residential neighborhoods
BOSTON, MA
Accommodate local delivery needs on central city streets through smart curb space allocation
ORLANDO, FL
Work with operators and facilities to rethink options for garbage collection vehicle sizes in residential neighborhoods
BOSTON, MA
Accommodate local delivery needs on central city streets through smart curb space allocation
ORLANDO, FL
Work with operators and facilities to rethink options for garbage collection vehicle sizes in residential neighborhoods
BOSTON, MA
Accommodate local delivery needs on central city streets through smart curb space allocation
ORLANDO, FL
Work with operators and facilities to rethink options for garbage collection vehicle sizes in residential neighborhoods
BOSTON, MA
Accommodate local delivery needs on central city streets through smart curb space allocation
SEATTLE, WA - Allow for flexible approach to implementing Complete Streets based on unique qualities of street, including freight mobility needs
BUFFALO NY - Ensure new roundabouts on designated truck routes actually designed to accommodate turning trucks safely and efficiently
CHICAGO – CREATE initiative
