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The Last-Mile Delivery Problem Nobody's Solving
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πŸ€” The Last-Mile Delivery Problem Nobody's Solving

February 12th, 2026 Subscribe Sponsorship Opportunities Are you interested in reaching over 3000 transport leaders? Please email me: russell@transportlc.org Transport Leaders Podcast The latest episode of our podcast is out. We discuss transport electrification and decarbonisation. 🎧 Listen on Audio ▢️ Watch on YouTube The Last-Mile Delivery Problem Nobody's Solving Key Takeaways Last-mile autonomous vehicles could cut costs by 40-60%, but lower delivery costs will trigger higher delivery...

Can the Swiss Model Fix Rural Public Transport?

Subscribe Welcome. In Today's Transport Leader: Can the Swiss Model Fix Rural Public Transport? Why MaaS Failed and What Might Work Instead Hong Kong's Muddled Transport Strategy Plus Quick Trips, Podcast and Tools. Copy this link to share the newsletter on social media. Sponsorship Opportunities Are you interested in reaching over 3000 transport leaders? Please email me: russell@transportlc.org Rural Transport Can the Swiss Model Fix Rural Public Transport? Is there a better way to do rural...

Autonomous Trucks vs. Rail Freight: Game Over?

February 5th, 2026 Subscribe Sponsorship Opportunities Are you interested in reaching over 3000 transport leaders? Please email me: russell@transportlc.org Transport Leaders Podcast The latest episode of our podcast is out. We discuss integrating transport and land use. 🎧 Listen on Audio ▢️ Watch on YouTube Developing An AV Vision Part 5: Autonomous Trucks vs. Rail Freight: Game Over? Key Takeaways Autonomous trucks are already logging 620,000 miles per day in China, with over 2,000 vehicles...

Can You Nudge Your Way Out of Car Dependency?

Subscribe Welcome. In Today's Transport Leader: Can You Nudge Your Way Out of Car Dependency? Can Demand Responsive Transport Work in Rural Areas? New UK Data Offers Insights Lessons from Raleigh's E-Bike Voucher Program Plus Quick Trips, Podcast and tool. View the newsletter in a browser. FREE Policy Infographic I have begun creating policy-overview infographics. The first one is on School Walking Buses. It is free to download at the link below. Please help improve our transport systems by...

Developing An AV Vision Part 4: Why AVs Need a Different Approach in Rural Areas

January 29th, 2026 Subscribe Sponsor Focus on Service, Not IT Management Transit agencies worldwide trust Treelight for comprehensive HASTUS support, from installation and security to integration and performance optimization. With over 17 years of HASTUS expertise, we align the platform with your operations to deliver real efficiency gains. Now expanding in North America with our Montreal office, we provide expert service in your timezone. Let us handle the technical complexity while you...

Are We Measuring Road Performance All Wrong?

Subscribe Welcome. In Today's Transport Leader: Are We Measuring Road Performance All Wrong? Transportation for America's Transit Moonshot: Ambitious Goals, Uncertain Path Beyond the Backlash: New Research Reveals Surprising Support for Cycle Infrastructure Plus Quick Trips and Podcast. View the newsletter in a browser Sponsor Focus on Service, Not IT Management Transit agencies worldwide trust Treelight for comprehensive HASTUS support, from installation and security to integration and...

Towards A Vision for AVs Part 3: Equity, Sustainability, and Livability

January 22nd, 2026 Subscribe Sponsor Focus on Service, Not IT Management Transit agencies worldwide trust Treelight for comprehensive HASTUS support, from installation and security to integration and performance optimization. With over 17 years of HASTUS expertise, we align the platform with your operations to deliver real efficiency gains. Now expanding in North America with our Montreal office, we provide expert service in your timezone. Let us handle the technical complexity while you...

UK's New Road Safety Strategy: Ambitious Targets, But Will Actions Match Words?

Subscribe Latest Insights Welcome. In Today's Transport Leader: UK's New Road Safety Strategy: Ambitious Targets, But Will Actions Match Words? Light Cargo Vehicles: Report Highlights Benefits and Policy Needs for Urban Delivery New York's Congestion Relief Zone: One Year Results Plus Quick Trips and Podcast. Sponsor Focus on Service, Not IT Management Transit agencies worldwide trust Treelight for comprehensive HASTUS support, from installation and security to integration and performance...

The AV Vision Part 2: Accessibility, Sharing, Resilience and the Future of Public Transport

January 15th, 2026 Subscribe Spomsor Focus on Service, Not IT Management Transit agencies worldwide trust Treelight for comprehensive HASTUS support, from installation and security to integration and performance optimization. With over 17 years of HASTUS expertise, we align the platform with your operations to deliver real efficiency gains. Now expanding in North America with our Montreal office, we provide expert service in your timezone. Let us handle the technical complexity while you...

Are We Measuring What Really Matters for Road Safety?

Subscribe Latest Insights Welcome Transport Leaders Welcome to this week's Transport Leader newsletter. Based on feedback from my survey, I've improved the contents section so you can click through to the articles (note that it may not work on some mobile devices). In Today's Transport Leader: Are We Measuring What Really Matters for Road Safety? Traffic Congestion: Expensive Problem or Inflated Numbers? Can Co-Production Break Down Planning Silos? Lessons from the PUMA Network Plus Quick...