Initiative 20: Engine-Related Restrictions

Engine-Related Restrictions
Description: A special case of vehicle restriction granting access to a target area only for vehicles that meet a certain level of environmental standard. These strategies try to reduce the environmental externalities of freight traffic by fostering the use of environmentally friendly technologies.
Targeted mode: All traffic	Geographic scope: Area
Type of initiative: Traffic management: environmental/vehicle restrictions	Primary objective: Reduce pollution
Expected costs and level of effort to implement: Engine-related restrictions require careful planning that should include stakeholder engagement, a full assessment of possible outcomes, and an analysis of the initiative’s objectives. For efficient implementation, additional strategies may be required (e.g., dedicated loading/unloading zones, UCCs).
Advantages: Environmental sustainability When combined with eco-loading zones: May increase efficiency May decrease operational costs	Disadvantages: High probability for unintended consequences: Increase operational costs Require carriers to upgrade their fleets Hard to enforce
Examples: European cities: Copenhagen, Denmark; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Berlin, Germany; and London, England (Quak 2008; PARFUM 2009; LEEZEN 2010) Combined Engine Relate Restrictions with Eco-Loading Zones: Bremen, Germany (LEEZEN 2010) Clean Truck Program Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, California, United States (Port of Los Angeles 2013a) Source: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – CITE
Related alternatives:1. Emission Standards; 2. Low Noise Delivery Programs/Regulations; 3. Low Emission Zones 4. Operational Incentive for Electric/Low Emission Vehicles; 5. Anti-Idling Programs
References: Quak 2008; PARFUM 2009; LEEZEN 2010; Port of Los Angeles 2013a; Port of Los Angeles 2013b

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