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 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.

Publication year:2017

Keywords:indicators, policy assessment, sustainability, urban freight policy, Urban freight transport

Authors:International

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