The possibilities of using a UCC in the Czech Republic cities and important criteria evaluation

Abstract

The current research of the transport situation in most European cities has shown unsustainability for the future. Due to the increasing number of residents in cities and increasing demand for e-commerce, increased the number of supply vehicles in cities, as well as pollution, congestions and car accidents. The most common solution for effective last mile delivery like vehicles using alternative fuels or electric vehicles for supplying the cities isn’t enough anymore. There is a need to focus on the total number of vehicles in cities and on sufficient use of loading space of those vehicles. An urban consolidation centre (UCC) could be a possible solution to economic, social and environmental problems in cities. This article focuses on possible using a UCC in the Czech Republic cities up to 100,000 residents. The article also provides an evaluation of the essential criteria for sustainability of UCC for the future.