Analysis of Built Environment Features and their Effects on Freight Activities

This study analyses truck parking citation data in Chicago to identify factors that affect concentration of high density of violations. Analysis of hot spots using a Geographic Information System (GIS) identified problem areas that are often along the major expressways as well as pockets of cold spots near the downtown. Regression analysis revealed two contrasting factors at play. One set of variables indicate that truck parking problems can be exacerbated by concentrations of food businesses in transit-oriented neighbourhoods. On the other hand, wealthy, stable neighbourhoods can present problems for truck parking.