Urban freight data collection, analysis, modelling and policy analysis
At the Centre for Urban Freight Analysis, research is under way to develop the state of freight data in the Greater Toronto Area through data collection initiatives. This is an essential first step in developing behavioural models of decision-making by the various actors involved in the freight system, including shippers, carriers, and logistics firms. Armed with a better understanding of such behaviour, we are developing forecasting models of commercial vehicle movements that are sensitive to government policy, changes in logistics processes, and changes in the global and regional economy. Microsimulation of traffic, emissions and exposure to vehicle pollutants is another research thrust.
There is a strong need for such analytical tools and data to analyze the impacts of many policy decisions our government representatives and industry members make every day. Our goal is to influence those decisions, to result in a more sustainable, efficient and equitable urban transportation system.
Data collection, data analysis, modelling, optimization, policy analysis
- Policy and governance
- Professional and technical services (including legal services, architecture, engineering)
- Transportation
Specialized labs and equipment
Name of equipment |
Description of function |
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Visualization system |
Visualization of traffic data |
Graduate computing lab |
Computers for data processing, analysis and modelling |