1983 年 18 巻 p. 439-444
Loading facilities are a basic part of the modern community’s transportation system, however, there are few studies about loading activities and standards for the facilities for pick-up and delivery vehicles non-existent in Japan. This research describes essential characteristics of certain existing truck freight service areas and present a simple method for determining loading space requirements which can be used as a guide line to reduce traffic congestion in commercial areas. This research is necessary as the first step toword planning a zoning code for commercial areas.