Aligning Urban Transportation Policies With the Modern Movement of Consumer Goods

ABSTRACT Rapid re‐organization of e‐commerce supply chains has resulted in outdated land use and transportation policies that do not align with modern freight operations. This article, drawing from prior work by the author and other researchers, outlines the disconnects that exist between e‐commerce facilities, vehicles, and travel demand characteristics and current policies, and provides recommendations for updating zoning, curb management and space allocation, and vehicle operating regulations to address the needs of freight stakeholders.