Cargo bicycles in sustainable urban transportation

Abstract

The use of cargo bicycles in transportation, especially along the so-called last mile, is becoming increasingly popular, especially in cities, where increasing traffic congestion, delivery costs, and environmental concerns are prompting companies and municipal authorities to seek alternative transportation solutions. In Poland, there is growing interest in the use and spread of cargo bicycles. With the right support from the authorities and an innovative approach from companies, delivery bicycles can become an important element of urban logistics and the prospects for their implementation in urban transportation seem promising, especially in the context of the growing emphasis on sustainability and improving the quality of life in cities. Hence, the purpose of the article is to point out the potential of cargo bicycles in urban cargo transportation and show the prospects for implementing this mode of transportation in the urban logistics system. To achieve the intended purpose, the advantages and disadvantages of cargo bikes are presented, the literature is reviewed and the possibilities of implementing cargo bikes in urban transport are discussed. The article closes with a conclusion.