Rethinking the Last Mile: Decarbonizing Freight Transport
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Course Details
Explore practical strategies for decarbonizing freight while addressing economic, environmental, and equity challenges. An abundance of freight traffic can lead to significant urban greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, safety concerns, and health disparities, particularly in underserved communities. As urban freight volumes rise, planners must adopt innovative approaches to integrate sustainable logistics into comprehensive land use and transportation strategies.
This presentation offers tools for developing holistic freight decarbonization plans, including land use optimization, Microhubs, and last-mile solutions like e-cargo bikes and electric vehicles. Learn how to navigate regulatory barriers and leverage data to monitor emissions and performance. Real-world case studies, such as New York City’s Microhubs pilot, highlight actionable, implemented solutions. Explore how cities can implement indirect source rules on the regulatory side to incentivize the use of clean systems and technologies. This presentation emphasizes inclusive community planning by addressing environmental justice concerns and prioritizing investments that benefit disproportionately affected communities. Gain practical insights into using public-private sector collaboration to scale decarbonization initiatives while advancing equitable economic growth. Leave equipped to drive effective, equitable, and sustainable freight planning solutions in your community.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply innovative freight solutions such as Microhubs, last-mile electrification, and data-driven routing tools to reduce emissions, congestion, and public-health impacts in your community.
- Identify key regulatory, funding, and technological strategies to effectively decarbonize freight operations while ensuring that environmental justice and equity considerations are prioritized.
- Collaborate across public and private sectors to develop integrated freight strategies that align sustainable logistics with inclusive community development goals, promoting long-term economic and environmental resilience.