CHARACTERISTICS OF LOADING ACTIVITIES AND FREIGHT LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AREAS IN OSAKA

Abstract

Loading facilities for freight vehicles are a basic part of the modern transportation system but so far they have not been regarded as of major importance in urban transportation planning. This have led to illegal on-street parking without proper discussion about where and how they should be done.
To make countermeasures, the authors clarified loading characteristics in Osaka based on the questionnaire and observation survey in several locations. Also, through the analysis, we suggested criteria that could be considered in formulating zoning codes to adress the problems of space requirements.