21: Developments in Urban Distribution in London
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Published:2004
Mem Baybars, Michael Browne, 2004. "Developments in Urban Distribution in London", Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on City Logistics (Madeira, Portugal, 25–27 June, 2003), Carlos F. Daganzo
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The paper presents a review of distribution developments in London. It starts by discussing the importance of freight transport activity in London and then outlines some of the major policy-related changes that have resulted from the new political structure resulting from the election of a Mayor for London in 2000. The importance of the Mayor's Transport Strategy and in particular the creation and role of the London Sustainable Distribution Partnership (LSDP) are considered. Other recent initiatives such as the congestion charging scheme (operating from 17 February 2003) and the feasibility studies for low emissions zones are also explored.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) was created by the Greater London Authority Act 1999. The GLA covers the area of 33 London boroughs, including the Corporation of London. It is made up of a directly elected executive Mayor and a separately elected Assembly, which primarily exercises scrutiny functions. The first mayoral elections took place in May 2000 and Ken Livingstone was elected the first Mayor of London. He took office in July 2000.
