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METRANS
STATUS: Complete YEAR: 2014 TOPIC AREA: Integrating freight and passenger systems CENTER: MetroFreight

Understanding Demand for Curb Space and Access for New York City Deliveries

Project Summary

Project number: MF-1.1b

Funding source: Volvo Research and Education Foundations

Performance period: 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2014

 

Project description

This research examines the interactions of goods movement and residential buildings.  A strong relationship between building size (number of units) and delivery activities is expected, but other factors influencing delivery activities are unknown. Building age, income, road traffic, curb access and other factors are observed and analyzed. The results will have implications for building design, zoning, traffic management, curbside parking and public safety.

P.I. NAME & ADDRESS

David King
Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP)
1172 Amsterdam Avenue
400 Avery Hall, MC 356New York, NY 10027
United States
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