Off-Peak Freight Deliveries: Challenges and Stakeholders Perceptions

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  • Jose Holguin-Veras
  • John Polimeni
  • Ning Xu
چکیده

This paper summarizes research conducted by the authors on private sector stakeholders’ perceptions of challenges and potential of off-peak deliveries to congested urban areas. The paper analyzes the information gathered by a comprehensive outreach program which involved the use of focus groups, in-depth-interviews and Internet surveys. On the basis of the insights gained into the dynamic interactions among stakeholders, the authors discuss the corresponding policy implications and chief conclusions of the research conducted.

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تاریخ انتشار 2008