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Main Title Urban Goods Movement.
CORP Author NATO Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society, Brussels (Belgium).;Department of Transportation, Washington, DC.
Year Published 1978
Report Number CCMS-86;
Stock Number PB80-103146
Additional Subjects Urban transportation ; Cargo transportation ; Traffic ; Freight terminals ; Parking facilities ; Urban areas ; Central city ; Regulations ; Planning ; Coordination ; Tariffs ; Fuel consumption ; Foreign technology ; Transportation noise ; Truck noise
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NTIS  PB80-103146 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The following six topics have been studied: (1) Traffic Problems (Fr.); (2) Technical Problems (Fr.); (3) Freight Terminals (U.S.); (4) Regulation of Commercial Use, and Planning (U.K.); (5) Demonstration of New Projects (U.S.); and (6) Coordination of Study Methods (U.K.). The first two topics concern the present situation: goods movement on urban roads is becoming increasingly difficult, and creates congestion and nuisances; the second topic highlights certain technical aspects of present delivery problems. The third and fourth topics belong together, Topic 3 studying the frequently recommended solution of local urban freight consolidation terminals, whereas Topic 4 stresses certain commercial, social or town planning aspects which are sometimes contradictory to the purely economic aspect of terminal systems (and more particularly to any 'rational' delivery system). Combining the two topics helps explain why rationalization of expensive operations is difficult to achieve. The last two topics deal with the question in a more general manner. Topic 5 summarizes alternatives for obtaining substantial short, medium or long-term improvements in urban goods movement. Topic 6 suggests means to classify commodities and vehicles for purposes of transportation planning, and suggests that the NATO Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society (CCMS) members seek to achieve greater commonality in classification schemes and commercial law and regulation.