Posts Tagged ‘last mile’
ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System
Posted in Models, RDAG by Kate Archdeacon on January 21st, 2009
ULTra (Urban Light Transport) is a model of PRT that has developed beyond the concept stage and is currently being tested at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5. Personal Rapid Transport has been advocated since the 1950s as offering “on-demand, non-stop transportation, using small, independent vehicles on a network of specially-built guideways”. [wikipedia]
Freight Systems: ChronoCity
Posted in Models, RDAG by Kate Archdeacon on November 26th, 2008
This information is part of research into case studies provided by Liz Boulton, Logistick, at the recent Sustainable Freight Seminar.
ChronoCity is a parcel-delivery service in Strasbourg that uses electric-powered handcarts for the routes through the inner-city, combining a consolidation hub with “clean” vehicle use.
Freight Systems: DHL Packstations
Posted in Models, RDAG by Kate Archdeacon on November 25th, 2008
This information is part of research into case studies provided by Liz Boulton, Logistick, at the recent Sustainable Freight Seminar.
DHL Packstations are a response to the changing needs of consumers. Recipients nominate where they would like to pick up parcels and over-sized letters, and retrieve the delivery from an automated booth after being notified by sms or email.
