202 terms in English and French explaining street-edge uses, rules and data. 165 linked term pages include a definition, a practical explanation and sources.
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Urban logistics
Échec de livraison
Failed delivery is a delivery attempt that does not complete the intended handover or deposit under the service conditions. Failure can result from unavailable recipients, inaccessible premises, incorrect information, or unsuitable stopping conditions, and may generate another attempt, redirection, collection trip, or return movement.
Sensing and privacy
Détection faussement négative
False negative detection is a missed event or condition that is present according to the chosen reference. In curb monitoring, an occupied space reported as empty can create unreliable availability information, while the consequences depend on how the output is used and whether other checks identify the missed vehicle.
Sensing and privacy
Détection faussement positive
False positive detection is a detection that reports an event or condition when that condition is absent according to the chosen reference. For curb occupancy, it may falsely mark an empty area as occupied, reducing apparent availability and potentially misleading operational decisions if errors are not measured and explained.
Curb management
Zone à usages variables
Flex zone is a curb area whose designated function changes according to an established schedule or operating condition. It may support deliveries during one period and passenger loading or parking during another, requiring clear signs, transition arrangements, and enforcement that matches the active rule.
Urban logistics
Enquête de demande de livraison sur le curb
Freight curb demand survey is a study of when, where, and how goods vehicles or delivery workers need street-edge access. It can combine observations and operator input, with a method that distinguishes deliveries, collections, servicing, failed stopping attempts, and receiving constraints rather than counting commercial-looking vehicles alone.
Urban logistics
Instance de concertation logistique
Freight partnership is a collaborative arrangement through which public authorities, freight operators, businesses, and other affected groups discuss urban goods movement. It can identify practical curb constraints and coordinate actions, while its value depends on representation, shared evidence, clear responsibilities, and a process for following through on agreed changes.