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Curated research papers, books, and reports on parking, curb management, and last-mile logistics from leading institutions worldwide.
Urban Freight Lab Research Publications
Anne Goodchild et al.•2023•University of Washington
Comprehensive research on curb usage, freight optimization, and the critical last segment of urban deliveries. Field studies and frameworks for curb allocation.
Designing Cities: Main Publication
NACTO•2023•NACTO
Central hub for all NACTO publications on street design, curb management, and urban transportation planning.
Global EV Outlook
IEA•2023•International Energy Agency
Annual analysis of global electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure deployment, and policy developments affecting parking and curb management.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Handbook
AFDC•2023•Alternative Fuels Data Center
Comprehensive handbook on planning, installing, and operating EV charging infrastructure in parking and curbside locations.
Urban Mobility Scorecards
ITDP•2022•Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Methodology and results for evaluating urban mobility systems across cities worldwide, including parking and curb access metrics.
Maximizing Micromobility
ITDP•2021•Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Strategies cities can employ to better leverage micromobility options and integrate them with existing public transit systems. Includes curb allocation recommendations.
Parking Reform Made Easy
Tony Jordan•2021•Island Press
Accessible guide to implementing parking reform, including eliminating minimums, right-sizing supply, and implementing demand-based pricing.
The Parking Structure Design Guidelines
National Parking Association•2021•NPA
Industry guidelines for designing and constructing parking structures, including considerations for future adaptive reuse and EV charging.
Rethinking Loading: Designing for Deliveries
Arup•2021•Arup
Design guidance for accommodating urban freight and deliveries in building and street design, including loading dock alternatives.
New York City Curbside Management Study
NYC DOT•2021•New York City Department of Transportation
Comprehensive study of NYC curbside uses, conflicts, and management strategies including digital permitting and flex zones.
Seattle Curb Flexibility Program Evaluation
SDOT•2021•Seattle Department of Transportation
Evaluation of Seattle's pandemic-era curb flexibility program, including outdoor dining, PUDO zones, and delivery areas.
Smart Parking Solutions: A Survey
Faheem et al.•2021•IEEE Access
Comprehensive survey of smart parking technologies including sensors, IoT platforms, and machine learning applications.
Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery
NACTO•2020•NACTO
Guide for reallocating street and curb space during COVID-19 for outdoor dining, retail, and essential pick-up/drop-off activities.
The Future of Urban Freight
World Economic Forum•2020•World Economic Forum
Analysis of urban logistics challenges and emerging solutions including micro-consolidation, shared delivery networks, and zero-emission vehicles.
Right-Sizing Parking
ULI•2020•Urban Land Institute
Guidance on determining appropriate parking supply for real estate developments, moving away from conventional minimums toward demand-based approaches.
University Parking and Transportation Manual
APPA•2020•Association of Physical Plant Administrators
Guidance for managing campus parking programs, including demand management, sustainability, and technology integration.
Zero Emission Freight: Last-Mile Delivery
C40 Cities•2020•C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
Best practices for cities pursuing zero-emission freight deliveries, including policy tools and infrastructure requirements.
Paris en Commun: 15-Minute City Strategy
City of Paris•2020•Mairie de Paris
Paris's comprehensive strategy for creating a 15-minute city, including parking reduction, bike infrastructure, and curb reallocation.
Loading Zone Management: Best Practices
ITE•2020•Institute of Transportation Engineers
Technical guidance on designing, locating, and managing commercial loading zones to improve efficiency and reduce conflicts.
Chicago Freight Advisory Council Report
CDOT•2020•Chicago Department of Transportation
Stakeholder-driven recommendations for improving freight movement in Chicago, including curb access and loading zone strategies.
Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism
NACTO•2019•NACTO
Framework for how cities should prepare streets and curb space for autonomous vehicles, including policy recommendations and design guidelines.
Electric Assist: E-bikes and E-scooters for Livable Cities
ITDP•2019•Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Analysis of how electric micromobility can transform urban transportation and recommendations for curb space management and charging infrastructure.
Shared Use Mobility Reference Guide
SUMC•2019•Shared Use Mobility Center
Comprehensive reference on shared mobility modes including bike sharing, car sharing, ride-hailing, and their implications for curb space management.
Hospital Parking Planning and Design
AHA•2019•American Hospital Association
Best practices for planning hospital parking facilities, addressing patient access, staff needs, and emergency vehicle requirements.
The Curb of the Future
Deloitte•2019•Deloitte Insights
Analysis of how emerging technologies including autonomous vehicles, ride-hailing, and e-commerce will transform curb space needs.
Mobility-as-a-Service: A New Transportation Model
UITP•2019•International Association of Public Transport
Overview of Mobility-as-a-Service platforms and their implications for parking, curb management, and urban transportation.
Amsterdam City Logistics Vision
City of Amsterdam•2019•Gemeente Amsterdam
Amsterdam's strategy for sustainable urban logistics including zero-emission zones, consolidation hubs, and cargo bike infrastructure.
Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan (SULP) Guidelines
CIVITAS•2019•European Commission
Framework for cities to develop sustainable urban logistics plans, integrating freight into mobility planning.
The Future of Parking Structures
McKinsey & Company•2019•McKinsey & Company
Analysis of how autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing, and e-commerce may reshape the need for and design of parking structures.
Boston Ground Transportation Study
Massport•2019•Massachusetts Port Authority
Analysis of ground transportation operations at Boston Logan Airport, including curbside management and ride-hailing integration.
Urban Freight and Behavior Change
Transport for London•2019•TfL
Analysis of tools and strategies to change urban freight behavior, including consolidation, retiming, and mode shift to cargo bikes.
Parking and the City
Donald Shoup•2018•Routledge
Foundational analysis on parking economics, pricing, turnover, and policy. A collection of essays exploring how cities can improve their approach to parking management.
Bike Share Planning Guide
ITDP•2018•Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Comprehensive planning guide for bike share systems including station siting, curb space allocation, and integration with transit.
Pedestrians First: Tools for a Walkable City
ITDP•2018•Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Framework for creating walkable cities with emphasis on curb space design, pedestrian access, and reducing car dominance.
Curbside Management Practitioners Guide
ITE•2018•Institute of Transportation Engineers
Practical guidance for transportation professionals on managing competing demands for curb space in urban environments.
Don't Park That Way: Why Drivers Struggle with Parking
Rachel Weinberger•2018•Transportation Research Record
Research on parking search behavior, cruising patterns, and the cognitive challenges drivers face when looking for parking.
Portland Commercial Parking Guidance
Portland Bureau of Transportation•2018•City of Portland
Portland's comprehensive approach to managing commercial parking, including permits, enforcement, and curb allocation.
Curb Appeal: Curbside Management Strategies
NACTO•2017•NACTO
Comprehensive guide for cities to manage curbside space for transit, deliveries, and passenger pick-up/drop-off. Framework for prioritizing competing curb uses.
Transit Street Design Guide
NACTO•2016•NACTO
Comprehensive guide for designing streets that prioritize transit, including curbside bus stops, transit lanes, and passenger boarding areas.
Global Street Design Guide
NACTO•2016•NACTO
International guide establishing a baseline for designing urban streets with global applicability, including curb space allocation principles.
Urban Mobility System Upgrade: How Shared Self-Driving Cars Could Change City Traffic
OECD/ITF•2015•International Transport Forum
Modeling study of how shared autonomous vehicles could dramatically reduce the need for parking in cities.
SFpark Pilot Project Evaluation
SFMTA•2014•San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Comprehensive evaluation of San Francisco's demand-responsive parking pricing pilot, showing reduced circling, improved availability, and decreased double-parking.
City Logistics: Network Modelling and Intelligent Transport Systems
Eiichi Taniguchi et al.•2014•Emerald Publishing
Academic text on urban freight modeling, optimization techniques, and intelligent transport systems for last-mile delivery.
Logistics Sprawl: The Growth of Logistics Facilities in Urban Areas
Laetitia Dablanc•2014•Journal of Transport Geography
Research on the spatial distribution of logistics facilities and implications for urban freight, last-mile delivery, and curb access.
Express Park Demonstration Project
LADOT•2014•Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Results from LA's demand-responsive parking pricing demonstration in downtown, showing improved availability and reduced cruising.
Urban Street Design Guide
NACTO•2013•NACTO
Foundational guide for designing urban streets that balance multiple uses including parking, loading, transit, cycling, and pedestrian access.
Performance-Based Parking Pricing
Gregory Pierce, Donald Shoup•2013•Transportation Research Record
Analysis of performance-based parking pricing systems and their effects on parking availability, traffic congestion, and revenue.
Toronto Mobility Hub Guidelines
Metrolinx•2011•Metrolinx
Framework for developing mobility hubs in the Greater Toronto Area, integrating transit, parking, and active transportation.
Airport Curbside and Terminal Area Roadway Operations
ACRP•2010•Airport Cooperative Research Program
Comprehensive guidance on managing airport curbside operations, including ground transportation, passenger loading, and traffic flow.
Managed Lanes: A Cross-Cutting Study
FHWA•2008•Federal Highway Administration
Research on managed lane strategies including HOV, HOT, and express lanes with implications for curb lane management.
Cruising for Parking
Donald Shoup•2006•Transport Policy
Foundational research quantifying the traffic congestion caused by drivers searching for parking in urban areas.
The High Cost of Free Parking
Donald Shoup•2005•Routledge
Seminal text explaining how 'free parking' distorts cities and mobility. Updated edition (2011) includes new chapters on political strategies for reform.
Parking Structure Design, Construction and Maintenance
Chrest et al.•2001•Springer
Technical reference for parking structure planning, design, and maintenance, widely used in the parking consulting industry.
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