Optimizing Multi Modal Transportation Networks for Sustainable Urban Freight Delivery, Case Study Southwest Nigeria

Abstract

Urban freight transportation enables economic productivity but contributes to congestion, emissions, and safety issues degrading livability. This paper investigates optimizing urban freight in Lagos, Nigeria using a multivariate regression model analyzing survey data on delivery costs across varying vehicles, routes, distances and frequencies. The model had low explanatory power, indicating complex contextual interactions impact costs. Spatial network analysis and logistics simulation are proposed to further evaluate infrastructure, vehicle technology, routing, coordination and policies holistically. Transitioning to electric vehicles, leveraging real-time traffic data, freight consolidation and policy incentives can balance efficiency, sustainability and equity in urban freight systems.

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Oduyemi Fiyinfoluwa. (2023). Optimizing Multi Modal Transportation Networks for Sustainable Urban Freight Delivery, Case Study Southwest Nigeria. Research and Reviews: Journal of Environmental Sciences, 5(3), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8383273