Episode 7: The Online Shopping Effect: How eCommerce Is Reshaping Deliveries and Cities With Dr. Anne Goodchild

Emily Weidenhof is joined by Diniece Mendes, Assistant Commissioner for Transit Development at NYC DOT, for a conversation with Dr. Anne Goodchild centered on freight systems, the rise of ecommerce, and the role of government in freight policy. Goodchild is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Washington, and founding director of the Urban Freight Lab. She leads the university’s academic research efforts focusing on supply chain, logistics, and freight transportation.

Chapters

• 0:46 Why Should Listeners Care About Freight Policy?
• 2:37 Balancing Efficient Deliveries and Safety
• 4:46 Urban Freight Lab – How It Started and What It Is
• 7:48 The Role of Government in Freight
• 10:00 The Impact of Geography and Infrastructure on Freight Systems
• 12:27 Listeners, We Want To Hear From You!
• 14:07 Centering People in Freight Policy
• 16:37 Engaging Communities Around the Trade Off for Deliveries
• 20:15 The Biggest Breach of Post Office Etiquette
• 21:53 What Anne Is Most Excited About for the Future of Freight Transportation
• 26:02 A Message From NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez