Freight tricycle operations in New York City.
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2014-10-01
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Abstract:As cities become more congested and increasingly focused on sustainability, cargo cycles offer a potential alternative to motorized vehicles for local and
last
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mile goods delivery. However, few studies have examined this mode in the North American context
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This project seeks to address
this
existing gap
in research on cargo cycles/freight tricycles in North America and in New York City
(NYC)
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The goals of this project are: (1) t
o understand the potential
commodities moved and sectors served by cargo cycle
s;
(2) t
o identify the expected benefits, challenges, and barriers to operation
for cargo cycles
operating in NYC; (3) to understand freight tricycle traffic performance in NYC conditions; and
(4) t
o understand the capability of cargo cycles for use in
col
d chains
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such as food and pharmaceutical delivery
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that require temperature control.
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