Evaluating Restrictions on the Circulation of Freight Vehicles in Brazilian Cities

Restrictions on the circulation of trucks are becoming increasingly frequent in Brazilian cities. Population growth, lack of appropriate urban infrastructure, and concern for the environment compel governments to adopt attitudes to reduce the problems of externalities in large urban centres. Traffic restrictions affect the full logistic chain, from the providers of consumer goods and services to the final consumers. Such restrictions usually apply to city centres, particularly during the peak hours, and for larger vehicles. This paper aims to identify Brazilian cities that have traffic restrictions and to estimate the odds of implementing certain types of traffic restrictions.