ENVIRONMENTAL ZONE
A VOLUNTARY BASIS

CO-ORDINATION ON DISTRIBUTION

TENDERING OF FREIGHT

Aim

Reducing the number of trucks.
Reducing emissions from each truck.

Consolidating the goods on fewer trucks.

Consolidating the goods on the minimal number of trucks.

Elaboration

Trucks are allowed in the zone if they
1. fulfil Euro 2-norm
2. have filter for particles
3. are filled at least 60%
4. weigh below 12 tons

Distributors co-operate on consolidating goods

Tenders for freight transport  in a limited area are invited for. Only the distributor, who gets the contract, is allowed to distribute.

Role of the Municipality

Defines rules of the "environmental zone". Establishes tools for applications, reporting and certificate.

No active role, but might give advantages to distributors, for example reserved parking areas.

Participate in inviting for tenders for distribution.

Role of the distributors

Reorganise transports. Maybe replace vehicles.

Establish company for co-ordinated transport.

Give proposals for distribution. Make agreements with producers regarding pick-up of goods.

Role of the shopkeepers

Establish better conditions for receiving goods.

Participate in the company for co-ordinated transport.

Leave all freight transport to the distributor who gets the contract.

Control

Street control of certification label. Control of reporting of actual amount of goods.

None

Street control that only authorised vehicles drive in the area

Dispensations

Dispensations for certain transports (express goods, entrepreneur transport etc.)

None

Dispensations for certain transports (express goods, entrepreneur  transport etc.)

Effects

CO₂ reduction of 5% NO_x and particle reduction of 15-20% Improved visual environment  Less congestion

CO₂ reduction of 2-4% NO_x and particle reduction of 10-15% Improved visual environment. Less congestion.

CO₂ reduction of 5-10%  NO_x and particle reduction of 20-30% Improved visual environment. Less congestion .

Costs

Municipality needs staff for administration, reporting etc.Resources needed for information, campaigns, analyses etc. Distributors might need new equipment.

It is assumed that the rationalisation of distribution will lead to decreased distribution costs.

It is assumed that the rationalisation of distribution will lead to decreased distribution costs.

Incentives

Distributors: Modernisation of equipment.
Municipality and shopkeepers: Improved environment.

Distributors: Modernisation of equipment Fewer vehicles in the vity. and reduced time consumption for distribution.
Municipality and shopkeepers: Improved environment.

Distributors: Chance to win all distribution in the area.
Municipality and shopkeepers:Minimising the number  of trucks in the area.

Barriers

Might induce more transport elsewhere.

Some kinds of goods are not suited for co-ordination. Some distributors want own transport because of service and  competition.

Some kinds of goods are not suited for coordination. Distribution is traditionally planned by producers and distributors. Some distributors want own transport because of service and competition.