Gloria Elliott Oct 27th 2015 Freight in the City CE Noise Abatement Society Oct 27th 2015
Freight in the City What needs happen to enable successful anytime urban deliveries in the future
Freight in the City 2006 NAS involved in Quiet Delivery PIEK scheme
Freight in the City Noise and Health WHO research: ‘At least one million healthy life years are lost every year from traffic-related noise in the western part of Europe’. NAS Helpline calls from irate residents http://www.who.int/quantifying_ehimpacts/publications/e94888/en/
Freight in the City 2007 NAS Silent ApproachTM a collaborative initiative to enable quiet out of hours delivery
Freight in the City Positive outcomes from Wandsworth trial Fuel consumption reduced CO2 and particulate emissions reduced Traffic congestion eased Residents protected with instant redress if noise problems occur Safety improved Turnover went up by 5-6% More efficient distribution of goods and perishable products Less waste of fresh goods, reducing disposal costs
Freight in the City 2010 2012 Olympics Quiet Delivery Demonstration Scheme 2012 Olympics TfL London quiet delivery guidance
Freight in the City Change in consumer buying habits High Street Express stores Internet shopping Instant home delivery
Freight in the City Moving freight efficiently and quietly on London’s roads is key to the sustainable growth of the Capital’s economy
Freight in the City Going forward Investment in low-noise technology Staff noise/Driver awareness training Site delivery restrictions Government incentives
Freight in the City Changing public perception
Freight in the City The ultimate quiet delivery….. Nov 26th 2014
Thank you Freight in the City Gloria Elliott CE Noise Abatement Society gloria.elliott@noise-abatement.org