Michael Ruane Manager, Freight & Aviation Programs Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission June 17, 2019 | Newark, NJ NJTPA FIC Meeting
Overview Role of freight @ DVRPC Philadelphia Delivery Handbook Resources beyond urban freight DVRPC Region MPO for Greater Philadelphia 9 county, bi-state region (PA,NJ)
Balancing Multiple Modes and Goals Improve visibility + availability of freight data Educate planners and the public Develop better data sharing with public- and private-sectors Encourage smart transportation systems Inform transportation infrastructure investment
Philadelphia Delivery Handbook: Project Focus Raise awareness about the importance of deliveries Identify issue areas and success stories Create city-wide solutions Integrate last-mile operations with other modes
Philly Handbook Background and issues Best practices Safety tips Maps Funding programs Photos Contacts
Cheese Steak Supply-chain Yellow Spanish Bread/Hoagie Rolls RibeyeSteak (beef) Cheese “Sauce” Onions Production Midwest U.S. or New York, Northwest Delaware Valley Midwest U.S. Location International and Southwest U.S. 40 to 80 lb. frozen rolls 25 lbs. fresh, whole Packaging Format 20 fresh rolls per box Six 6.5 lb. bags/case per box onions per box Refrigerated straight Refrigerated straight Final Mode of Delivery Step van Tractor-trailer truck truck Frequency of Final 1-4 times/day Weekly Weekly Every six months Delivery
Best Practices for Philadelphia
We do some things well… PA Convention Center Two Liberty Place American College of Physicians The Gallery
Opportunity: Curbside Management
Primary Considerations Understand demand and capacity for loading Balance limited right-of-way with increasing demands Integrate freight needs with building requirements Prepare for shifting land-use patterns Limited right-of-way and resources mean doing more with what we have
Understanding Demand Identify demand for freight deliveries Create a hierarchy of corridors Utilize as foundation for evaluation of supply/capacity gaps
Best Practices • Designated truck routes
Best Practices • Designated truck routes
Best Practices • Designated truck routes
Inventory of Loading Zone Supply Critical to understand conflicts Analysis will include identification of gaps Temporal factors are critical and existing data fails to capture
Data development Management system for signage and regulations All regulations mapped by curb segment Temporal changes built-in 1,800 regulations associated with 590 validated curb segments
Curb-side regulations Parking Regulations 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Hour of Day Delivery Zones Standard Parking Restricted Use Unrestricted
Parking Regulations @ 7 AM
Opportunity: Truck Routing City of Philadelphia has no official truck route network Framework to provide a hierarchy of facilities Education of public, planners, engineers Essential to provide effective multi-modal planning results across the city (and region)
Beyond Center City Downtown Delivery Symposium I-IV Local freight studies (City of Chester, Kennett Square) Common truck route standards, signage, and expectations
Freight Quotient Analysis FACILITIES LAND USE EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE Freight Quotient @ Census Block Level indication of potential freight activity
Freight Quotient Analysis
Drawing the Boundaries - Parcel-level evaluation - Employer/development details - Related to supporting network components Potential Centers Evaluated for Inclusion
Freight Center Typologies Defined by key elements: Infrastructure requirements Land use/land development patterns Building types Employment characteristics Potential community impacts/conflicts A tool for better planning at a near centers to improve economic opportunities while preserving quality of life in adjacent communities
Freight Center Typologies International Gateway High Tech Manufacturing Heavy Industrial Local Manufacturing and Distribution Distribution & Logistics Distribution & Logistics Local Manufacturing High Tech
DVRPC Freight Centers
Making Use of Freight Centers • PhillyFreightFinder Tool • Identify priority infrastructure • Evaluate projects and strategies • Data supports ongoing model development
Thank You Michael Ruane Manager, Freight and Aviation Programs Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission mruane@dvrpc.org 215.238.2888
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