Planning for Sustainable Cities with Green Urban Logistics

Module A: Governance Topic 3: Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 1

Contents 1. Sustainable transport systems and sustainable urban mobility 2. Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) 3. Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULP) 4. Challenges and recommendations for planning of green urban logistics 5. Good practice A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 2

1. Sustainable transport systems and sustainable urban mobility A sustainable transport system allows the basic access and development needs of individuals, companies and society to be met safely and in a manner consistent with human and ecosystem health, and promotes equity within and between successive generations. [1] Sustainable mobility is achieved through the provision of services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods advancing economic and social development to benefit today s and future generations in a manner that is safe, affordable, accessible, efficient, and resilient, while minimising carbon and other emissions and environmental impact [2] A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 3

1. Sustainable transport systems and sustainable urban mobility The pillars of sustainable development (environment, society, economy) are integrated into the priorities of sustainable mobility. Society Safety: Travel safety & security related to the trip (incl. physical and data security). Health: Exposure to emissions and noise, effects on psychological health and stress, but also opportunities to improve personal and public health (e.g. through active transportation). Inclusiveness and affordability: Access and ability to travel according to the needs of all, regardless physical, economic, gender or other characteristics. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 4

1. Sustainable transport systems and sustainable urban mobility Environment Resilience: Ability to address unexpected events (e.g. extreme weather), cope with possible disruption and achieve sustainable recovery. Resources: Use of renewable energy, life- cycle management of resources based on circular economy and efficient use of infrastructure to avoid excessive land take. Climate and environmental impact: Decarbonization of operations and mitigation of impact on emissions and ecosystems. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 5

1. Sustainable transport systems and sustainable urban mobility Economy Efficiency: Cost-effectiveness of service without compromising sustainability and resilience. Competitiveness: Balanced development of all modes according to their competitive advantage in a competitive transport sector. Openness: Cooperation and information/data exchange between stakeholders and across silos. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 6

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) is a strategic plan designed to satisfy the mobility needs of people and businesses in cities (functional urban areas) and their surroundings for a better quality of life. SUMP is built on: Existing planning practices Synergies between all levels of governance (local, regional, national) and policy areas Interdisciplinary scientific cooperation and planning integration Wide stakeholder participation and local community involvement Monitoring and evaluation A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 7

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Differences between traditional transport planning and Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 8

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Principles: A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 9

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Four phases in the SUMP process: Preparation & analysis Strategy development Measure planning Implementation & monitoring Each stage incorporates different activities which cover the management and conduction of the plan with clear objectives and milestones A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 10

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Phase 1: Preparation & analysis Stakeholder mapping method A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 11

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Phase 1: Preparation & analysis Categories and engagement of key stakeholders Stakeholder engagement guidelines: Involvement activities and information sharing as part of standard planning practice. Identification of planning steps in which stakeholders and citizens will be involved, and the participation methods suitable to each of them. Setting up of a permanent steering group of key stakeholders to engage in briefings and feedback collection in key decisions. Stakeholder mapping to define stakeholders. Ensuring of representation of stakeholders from the entire planning area in the steering group. Development of a communication and engagement strategy and timeline. Use of a combination of tools (conventional, such as printed articles and website announcements, but also more innovative, such as social media, short videos, etc.) A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 12

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Phase 2: Strategy development Example: Overview of important quantifiable strategic impact indicators, based on the European sustainable urban mobility indicator set (SUMI) and the international standard (MobiliseYourCity) A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 13

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Phase 3: Measure planning The most important MILESTONE in the SUMP process is the broad adoption of the plan by elected political representatives to ensure accountability and implementation. The adoption process may take a few months depending on the national regulatory framework and administrative structure. The final document should be made available and communicated to the public. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 14

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans [3] Phase 4: Implementation & monitoring Step 12 final step: Evaluation of the successes and failures of the SUMP through analysing strengths & weaknesses. Communicate lessons learnt by each step in the process to working team and stakeholder steering group. Critical review of citizen and stakeholder engagement through observations, focus groups or interviews. Actively involvement of key stakeholders and citizens to identify accomplishments and improvable steps from their perspective. Impact evaluation of the implemented measures (once a sufficient number of results are available). Enhance success stories. Prepare for the next round... A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 15

2. Sustainable urban mobility plans Further reading: Guidelines For Developing and Implementing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, Second Edition (https://sumps- up.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/Tools_and_Resources/Publications_and_reports/Guidelines/guidelines_for_dev eloping_and_implementing_a_sump.pdf) A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 16

3. Sustainable urban logistics plans [4] Planning for city Logistics may be defined as the process for totally optimizing the logistics and the transport activities implemented by private companies- with the support of technologies & collaborative operations, while considering safety and energy savings in urban traffic environment. SULP development aims to provide authorities with a framework for a proper implementation of actions, in the context of the SUMP development, for efficiently addressing the challenges and achieving development of a sustainable urban logistics policy and plan which will result in the future sustainability expectations of a city being met. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 17

3. Sustainable urban logistics plans [4] SULP challenges (compared to SUMP): Public authorities usually have lower knowledge and capacity regarding urban freight transportation Private stakeholders have higher knowledge and capacity but information sharing and exchange is not always possible Planning should involve various public and private actors from a fragmented environment with different (conflicting?) interests Balanced development should be achieved between efficiency of operations and wider sustainability goals Solutions that can be generally adopted are difficult to be developed A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 18

3. Sustainable urban logistics plans NOVELOG project approach (https://www.novelogtool.imet.gr/): A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 19

3. Sustainable urban logistics plans NOVELOG project approach (https://www.novelogtool.imet.gr/): A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 20

3. Sustainable urban logistics plans NOVELOG project approach (https://www.novelogtool.imet.gr/): A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 21

3. Sustainable urban logistics plans Further reading: Topic Guide. Sustainable Urban Logistics Planning (https://urban-mobility- observatory.transport.ec.europa.eu/document/download/9b248341-5a2e-4706-9dc2- 5fa334fdcf58_en?filename=sustainable_urban_logistics_planning.pdf) A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 22

4. Challenges and parameters for planning of green urban logistics Positive impact Effect on congestion and the overall effectiveness of the transport system. Essential for daily socio-economic activity. Driver of economic growth and jobs. Accounting for air pollution, noise, accidents etc. Negative impact Inter-related with other sectors, such as retail, postal services, storage etc. Subject to the transport network service disruptions. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 23

4. Challenges and parameters for planning of green urban logistics Demand for last-mile delivery is intensified due to [6]: Increase of urbanization and growth of urban areas. The urban freight network should cover enlarging areas with dynamic population and spatial characteristics. Ageing of the population. Population is becoming less mobile, while customized products and services are needed to address better living conditions. Rise of e-commerce. Pressures for addressing orders of a variety of products on a 24-hour basis, through the internet. Changes in consumption patterns and business-2-consumer (B2C) models. Globalization but also personal customization for more individualized orders. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 24

4. Challenges and parameters for planning of green urban logistics Parameters to be considered by decision makers: Level of reference EU/national City/local Last-mile service provider Type of parameter Socio-economic Socio-demographic characteristics and organization of economic activity. Availability of resources and capacity of staff (administration, management, delivery). Commitment to local environmental, social and economic goals. National and EU regulations and policy recommendations (see Topics 1 & 2). Environmental Strategy for greening operations. Infrastructure Availability and type of transport infrastructure in relation to the urban freight network. Availability and type of vehicles, equipment, buildings. Technology Technological capacity and smart city / smart mobility elements. Technical and technological capacity to timely adapt to change. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 25

5. Good practice Multi-stakeholder collaboration within logistics innovation ecosystem facilitates carbon-neutrality, available at: https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/multi-stakeholder-collaboration-within-logistics- innovation-ecosystem-facilitates-carbon-neutrality Place: Tampere, Finland Scope: Lyyli Living Lab integrated into the Tramway system to foster carbon neutral and digital urban logistics solutions. Implementation: The Lyyli tram car, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, serves as the testbed. It allows for in- context trials during regular traffic, simulating real-world logistics scenarios. New services are tested within the tram s operational context. Technology trials occur during regular traffic. The self-driving bus, bridging the last mile, exemplifies the lab s commitment to practical experimentation. A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 26

5. Good practice Multi-stakeholder collaboration within logistics innovation ecosystem facilitates carbon-neutrality, available at (continues): https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/multi-stakeholder-collaboration-within-logistics- innovation-ecosystem-facilitates-carbon-neutrality Experience: Innovations tested within the Lyyli Living Lab provide e.g. training of new tram operations via simulation environment installed in Lyyli. Lyyli Living Lab demonstrates how to connect last mile services to Tram information systems as part of travel chain Passenger travel innovations can be implemented to cargo logistics helping to achieve last mile sustainability targets. Continued access to cutting-edge technologies such as lidar technology trial installations for passengers safety. Short video presentation: Wiesbaden: sustainable urban logistics, available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-evOxsOsyn0 A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 27

References [1] European Union Council of Ministers of Transport. (2001). Transport/Telecommunications. 7587/01 (Presse 131). 2340th Council Meeting (pp. 15-16). Luxembourg: European Union Council of Ministers of Transport. [2] UN Secretary General's High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport. (2016). Mobilizing sustainable transport for development. Retrieved from https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/12453HLAG-ST%20brochure%20web.pdf [3] Rupprecht Consult (ed.) b. (2019). Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, Second Edition. [4] European Platform on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (https://urban-mobility- observatory.transport.ec.europa.eu/document/download/9b248341-5a2e-4706-9dc2- 5fa334fdcf58_en?filename=sustainable_urban_logistics_planning.pdf) [5] Interreg Europe (2020). Sustainable Urban Logistics. A Policy Brief from the Policy Learning Platform on Low-carbon economy (https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/inline/Sustainable_urban_logistics.pdf) [6] Kauf S. (2016). City logistics - a strategic element of sustainable urban development. Transportation Research Procedia 16 ( 2016 ), pp. 158 164. Further reading: https://ulaads.eu/best-practices-radar/ https://www.etp-logistics.eu/ A. Governance 3. Planning for sustainable cities with green urban logistics 28

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