Reducing carbon footprint changing outdated regulations
Request ID: FOI-3800-1920
Date published: 19 March 2020
You asked
Dear Transport for London,
can i please ask your results of the reduction of 4 axle tipping vehicles . and using of short tipping trailers as an alternative.
i have read your transport for london research and was encouraged that we can reduce vehicle movements and reduce emissions by using short maneuverable tipping trailers. capable of carrying 33% more .
i would like to ask has any further information been made available ? can we purchase and use these trailers now ??
We answered
TfL Ref: 3800-1920
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 7 March 2020 asking for information about HGV vehicle evaluation research.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold some of the information you require.
In 2018, TfL commissioned a report - ‘Investigating the Construction Industry’s Use of HGV Types’.
The report undertook a technical comparison into the use of rigid versus articulated HGV combinations of Tippers and Mixers within the construction industry. This study was initiated to look into the potential for using heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with a higher payload to carry bulk construction materials in London, with a view to reducing overall HGV volumes. Both vehicles types are legally compliant and currently operate on the UK road network.
The information you asked for is available online using the following links:
The full Report can be found here: https://constructionlogistics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ICIU-HGVs-Final-Report.pdf
The Executive Summary can be found here: https://constructionlogistics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Exec-sum-002-1.pdf
In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Yours sincerely
Sara Thomas
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
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