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Unlocking the potential of cargo bikes for urban deliveries in medium-sized cities
Monday May 26, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Desmarais 1140
In Canada, road freight transportation contributes 84% of GHG emissions within the freight transportation sector (De Bruycker, 2023). In cities, freight transport is also a significant source of noise emissions and road accidents. Cargo bikes have emerged as a promising alternative for urban deliveries, offering environmental benefits and cost-effective deliveries. Studies have shown that cargo bikes outperform vans in dense urban areas, excelling in delivery speed and reducing operational expenses (Nocerino et al., 2016; Conway et al., 2017; Sheth et al., 2019). However, research has predominantly focused on large cities, despite medium-sized cities exhibiting characteristics favorable to cargo bike use.

This study proposes a novel method to evaluate the feasibility of cargo bikes for freight deliveries in medium-sized cities. The approach leverages open data to analyze key factors such as land use, elevation, weather conditions, population density, and bike lane networks. To address diverse urban contexts, the analysis incorporates scenario-based modeling using dominant land-use patterns and land-use entropy. The findings support the strategic adoption of cargo bikes as realistic and efficient strategy for sustainable urban freight solutions in medium-sized cities.
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Martin Trépanier

Full Professor, Polytechnique Montréal and CIRRELT
Martin Trépanier is a civil engineer and professor at the department of mathematics and industrial engineering of École Polytechnique de Montréal, an engineering school affiliated to the Université de Montréal.  He is the titular of the Chair in the transformation of transportation... Read More →
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Suzanne Pirie

Polytechnique Montréal & CIRRELT
39. Pirie Trepanier Rei paper CTRF2025 pdf
Monday May 26, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Desmarais 1140 55 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
  Urban emissions begone!

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