Author(s)

M. Galaverna, S. Migliaccio & E. Musso

Abstract

This paper describes a methodology for facing the problem of goods distribution in historical city centres, while taking into account the particular infrastructural restrictions and especially the narrow streets to which such areas are subject. Research has focused on the transportation supply and demand in Genoa's historical area, starting from a statistical investigation that has allowed to quantify the flow of goods traffic and to know the origin and destination of goods, the organization of supply and the requirements of the traders operating in this area The paper proposes a new transport system that would organize and rationalize the distribution of goods (gather

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