The Smart Distribution System (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain)
Area: urban
Date implemented: March 2017 (pilot); summer 2019 (full project)
How long from concept to implementation: 6 months (pilot); 3 years (full project)
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: Digitisation among freight companies was improved by offering a smart distribution system app developed by the start-up Inelcan.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: Intelligent transport system solutions are already widespread and mature, reducing the barriers to using the newly developed specialist service.
Lessons learnt: Stakeholders need to be included early on in the development of the solution to ensure the functionality is tailored to their needs. Furthermore, solutions for urban freight problems should be aligned with the overall urban freight strategy (SULP).
Tips for replication: Include stakeholders early to tailor the offering to their needs and to the city's larger freight strategy.
Sources or links:
- https://civitas.eu/mobility-solutions/d4-service-the-smart-distribution-system/
- https://civitas.eu/sites/default/files/measure_evaluation_report_lpa5.1_05042021_final.pdf
Date implemented: March 2017 (pilot); summer 2019 (full project)
How long from concept to implementation: 6 months (pilot); 3 years (full project)
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: Digitisation among freight companies was improved by offering a smart distribution system app developed by the start-up Inelcan.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: Intelligent transport system solutions are already widespread and mature, reducing the barriers to using the newly developed specialist service.
Lessons learnt: Stakeholders need to be included early on in the development of the solution to ensure the functionality is tailored to their needs. Furthermore, solutions for urban freight problems should be aligned with the overall urban freight strategy (SULP).
Tips for replication: Include stakeholders early to tailor the offering to their needs and to the city's larger freight strategy.
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