Kurt Markworth City engineer for Traffic and Roads Aalborg Municipality
Overview Tri-city co-operation Aalborg Aarhus Copenhagen Results Perspectives Denmark Further information
Forum for City Logistics A tri-city co-operation - Copenhagen, Aalborg and Aarhus The Ministry of Transport supports the project Project period April 2001 - December 2003
The main objectives A solutions in municipalities approach to practical. The aim is: To establish a forum for new ideas and solutions for efficient goods transport. To learn from and use experience from other European cities and countries. To share our knowledge with municipalities in Denmark and other European cities.
Public partners Ministry of Transport Ministry of Environment Police Municipalities
Private partners Goods Delivery Companies Board of Trade & Industry Shopkeepers
Public financial support (1) The Ministry of Transport Forum for City Logistics DKr 2 mill. (Euro 266.666) Project in Aalborg DKr 500.000 (Euro 66.666) Project in Copenhagen DKr 300.000 (Euro 40.000) Project in Aarhus DKr 100.000 (Euro 13.333) Final evaluation DKr 200.000 (Euro 26.666)
Public financial support (2) The municipalities Project in Aalborg DKr 500.000 (Euro 66.666) Project in Copenhagen DKr 2.1 mill. (Euro 280.000) Project in Aarhus To be decided The municipalities also contribute with own staff costs
Aalborg 160.000 Aarhus 289.000 Copenhagen 500.000 (1.2 mio.)
Aalborg Transport co-ordination Environmental zone scheme Aarhus Copenhagen Certification scheme
Aalborg Charter 1994 European Cities & Towns Campaign Charter signed by 1900 cities and towns in Geographic Europe Strive to improve accessibility and sustain social welfare and urban lifestyles with less transport
Transport co-ordination ordination in Aalborg City Partners Four of the largest transport companies The Chamber of Industry & Commerce The Police The Municipality of Aalborg Trial and results based on voluntary participation
Aim of the projekt By use of voluntary means to obtain fewer drive in of lorries into the City Center To achieve lower environmental impact in the area especially noise and emission
Transport co-ordination ordination in Aalborg City Voluntary means Transport co-ordination and consolidation of goods One shop as joint receiver of goods for a number of shops Changing driving direction in one-way pedestrian streets Establishing drive by/unloading zones Backdoor delivery Common City Freight Document Two employees in each vehicle Change in behaviour among all drivers (role models)
Changing the driving direction in one-way pedestrian streets
Results
Results
Drive by zones
Unloading zones
Backdoor delivery (1)
Backdoor delivery (2)
Information and Dialogue Change in behaviour among all drivers (role models)
Aalborg Environmental zone scheme Aarhus Copenhagen
Environmental zone scheme in Aarhus City Plan To introduce an obligatory environmental zone ordinance for the citys pedestrian streets Means Prohibit vehicles over 6 tons total weight Aim To reduce noise and emission To enhance the visual intrusion the area To minimize the impact and damage on the street foundation
Traffic congestion in Aarhus City
Aalborg Aarhus Copenhagen Certification scheme
Certification scheme in Copenhagen Location of loading zones in the inner city Certificate for vehicles with over 2.500 kg. total weight Green, yellow and red certificate
Certification scheme in Copenhagen Green certificate Average loading capacity must be 60% (over 3 months) Engine must be younger than 8 years Utilization of loading capacity must be reported to the municipality every 3 months Gives the right to use loading zones Costs DKr 260 (35 Euro) Valid for the whole trial period
Certification scheme in Copenhagen Yellow certificate Vehicle no longer than 5 meter Vehicle not heavier than 3.500 kg Vehicle not older than 6 years Company must carry out repair or service jobs (e.g. carpenters) Costs DKr 260 (35 Euro) Valid for 6 months
Certification scheme in Copenhagen Red certificate An option for those who rarely drive in the inner city No restrictions Can be bought at approximately 25 Petrol Stations on streets leading to the designated area Costs DKr 40 (6 Euro) Valid for one day
Main objectives - Results Voluntary trial Environmental zone Certification scheme
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