A planning tool for improving the provision of loading docks

Michael Stokoe, Khalid Aljohani and R.G. Thompson

Transport Policy, 2023, vol. 144, issue C, 23-33

Abstract: For freight and servicing movements entering a city, parking provides the access enabling service to customers. This will invariably occur on the street in parking spots or in modern buildings in off-street facilities. In light of changing urban planning priorities and as a result, declining on-street loading zone spaces, this paper explores the provision and challenges of off-street loading docks to support freight and servicing task activity in major urban centres. While it may not be fully appreciated, provisions to adequately accommodate a city's generated freight task is critical to urban planner's broader objectives. As a non-discretionary transport task, freight vehicles will continue to enter cities. If good off-street loading dock facilities are not provided, vehicles will seek out legitimate or illegal on-street parking, and urban planner's place making objectives are likely to be compromised.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2023.09.024

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