A state-of-the-art modeling framework to improve congestion by changing the configuration/enforcement of urban logistics loading/unloading bays

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Alho, A (Author) Other; de Abreu e Silva, JDE (Author) Other; Jorge Pinho de Sousa (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: TRANSPORTATION: CAN WE DO MORE WITH LESS RESOURCES? - 16TH MEETING OF THE EURO WORKING GROUP ON TRANSPORTATION - PORTO 2013

Pages: 360-369

16th Meeting of the Euro-Working-Group-in-Transportation

Porto, PORTUGAL, SEP, 2013

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Authenticus ID: P-009-GKW

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.069

Abstract (EN): Systematic ways to perform ex-ante analysis of urban freight good practices are still missing, deeming transferability efforts prone to failure. We critically analyze state-of-the-art freight modeling methodologies to optimize the configuration of loading/unloading bays, and the associated enforcement measures, quantifying congestion reductions. Existing models can poorly handle some crucial elements for this analysis. An alternative modeling framework is proposed, integrating simulation models and optimization strategies that take into account double-parking derived vehicle obstruction. The framework should lead to deeper insights, even in a low-data availability perspective, between what is regarded as good practices and a quantification of their potential; thus becoming a useful tool in the design and analysis of policies. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10