Impacts from truck traffic on road infrastructure

This article explores the impact of heavy vehicles in terms of the impact on road pavements (rutting and asphalt pavement wear) and structures. It concludes that the future challenge is reconciling the optimisation of road freight transport with an optimised road facility management strategy.

Evolution in size and weight of commercial freight vehicles

This article describes some recent worldwide experience in relation to larger and heavier freight vehicles, and notes some of the challenges and pressures on policy makers.

Introducing co-modality

This article introduces the concept of co-modality, as, 'the efficient use of different modes on their own an in combination will result in an optimal and sustainable utilisation of resources'.

Road pricing for heavy vehicles: a key for financing road infrastructure? A successful example in Austria

This article presents the experience of Austria to introduce an electronic charging system for heavy vehicles. It describes the background, evolution and objectives of the charging system, and concludes on the Austrian experience.

Public sector governance of urban freight management

The article summarizes the findings of an analysis of case studies and presents a partnership based framework to address the challenges of urban freight management.