This panel will highlight lessons learned from PBOT’s USDOT SMART grant pilot of a Zero-Emission Delivery Zone (ZEDZ) in downtown Portland. Following up from a presentation and mobile workshop at OATS 2024, PBOT staff will share how the pilot influenced the transportation status quo and how the City is planning to use lessons learned in future planning efforts. During the presentation, staff will interact with the audience through a series of live polling about reactions to Portland’s efforts to reduce emissions from urban goods delivery. Key takeaways of this panel include:
Existing approaches to curb management in a dense urban environment, including how data and advanced technologies can provide new insights into innovative City strategies and how compliance at the curb shifted during the demonstration period.
How the City is looking ahead to address barriers to access for industry who have sustainability commitments but face operational challenges.
Communities’ response to zero-emission delivery and the benefits of expanding transportation decarbonization solutions and what that means for future City activities.
Transportation Planner, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Sarah Copland-Pullman is a planner with over five years of experience in project management, urban design, public engagement, and planning policy. Sarah has a strong background in research and analysis and is quick to learn and adapt to innovative approaches for sustainable and equitable planning... Read More →
