This paper presents a methodology for evaluating city logistics initiatives using a dynamic tra c simulation with optimal routing and scheduling. This methodology was applied to a test road network. The performance of three city logistics initiatives, advanced routing and scheduling systems, cooperative freight transport systems and load factor controls were assessed in terms of total costs a…
This paper examines the system and manuals for transportation project evaluation, which are recently introduced for all transportation modes, road, railway, airport and seaport projects in Japan. The manuals aim to evaluate the social signi®cance of projects from the viewpoint of ef®ciency and equity, by applying a sort of multi-criterion analysis, although adopting the cost bene®t analysis …