How has the delivery of goods changed and what is the impact of this?
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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To-You Local deliver-ease
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Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the challenges faced in the delivery of goods and its impact on the High Street, providing a comprehensive solution.
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Freight Traffic Control 2050: transforming the energy demands of last-mile urban freight through collaborative logistics
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Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially answers the question by investigating the potential transport and energy benefits of closer operational collaboration between parcel carriers.
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Innovative Intermodal Urban Freight Transport Solution
Urban supply chains suffer from, and are a significant contributor to, road congestion. The loss of business efficiency, increase in air pollution, damage to the road network etc. are estimated to cost the UK economy &po...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on reducing road congestion and urban freight transport solutions, which partially addresses the impact of delivery of goods.