I’m getting fooled by the word “port” here. I don’t think I’d use the word port to describe a small barge hub like this.
I still very much doubt it will have a big impact on traffic. Not unless they can honestly be run faster and more efficiently than the old logistics hubs. Downs-Thomson still applies here. But if it’s part of a comprehensive plan to getting more small delivery vehicles (e.g. eBikes) onto the roads and backed up with further congestion taxes and other regulations on the shippers, I could see it as a good way to by some time while working on more solutions.
More detailed info on this article:
https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/new-york/2024/02/12/nyc-plans-6-new-water-hubs-replacing-truck-freight-with-barges/
Thanks, that’s interesting.
I’m getting fooled by the word “port” here. I don’t think I’d use the word port to describe a small barge hub like this.
I still very much doubt it will have a big impact on traffic. Not unless they can honestly be run faster and more efficiently than the old logistics hubs. Downs-Thomson still applies here. But if it’s part of a comprehensive plan to getting more small delivery vehicles (e.g. eBikes) onto the roads and backed up with further congestion taxes and other regulations on the shippers, I could see it as a good way to by some time while working on more solutions.