Lec 4:Urban Transport problems

Topics
Geographical challenges facing urban transportation
Automobile dependency
Congestion
The Urban Transit Challenge
Problems
Traffic congestion & parking difficulty
Public transport inadequacy
Difficulties for pedestrians
Loss of public space
Environmental impacts and energy consumption
Accidents and safety
Land consumption
Freight distribution
Issue - Challenge
Increasing volume of freight moving in urban areas
Capacity of urban freight transport systems
Changes in the nature of freight distribution
Smaller volumes and time-sensitive freight
Repetitiveness
Many urban activities (retail, groceries & catering) require daily deliveries
Environmental issue
Growing demand for reverse logistic flows (waste & recycling)
Emergence of e-commerce
Growth in home deliveries
Congestion
Lower driving speeds and frequent disruptions (reliability)
Regulation
Emissions, access & zoning