Analyzing the Spatial Distribution Mechanism of Urban Truck Traffic in Los Angeles
A significant increase in urban truck traffic following the advent of e-commerce has resulted in a profound impact on traffic planning and management.However,the spatial distribution and driving mechanisms behind urban truck traffic have not been extensively studied.Therefore,a comprehensive approach is adopted in this research,examining built environment such as economic attributes,land use,and road infrastructure.Spatial econometric models are employed to identify the key factors influencing the spatial distribution of urban truck traffic.It is discovered that urban truck traffic exhibits a more pronounced spatial agglomeration effect compared to passenger vehicles.This distribution is greatly influenced by the location of major external transportation infrastructure and the structure of superior road networks.These findings contribute to the identification of spatial configurations of potential areas where passenger and freight traffic overlap,thus aiding in the formulation of regulatory policies.
Urban freight transportationFreight traffic volumeSpatial effectsSpatial analysisSpatial Durbin model