How to reduce hgv use in urban areas
17th January 1975, Page 20
17th January 1975
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A PILOT transhipment scheme aimed at reducing the number of heavy goods vehicles operated in urban areas may be carried out by the South Yorkshire County Council in conjunction with the Department of the Environment.
At the moment a €15,000 desk study is being made to assess the possibilities of setting up a transhipment centre in the Sheffield. Rotherham area. The DoE is contributing 80 per cent of the cost of the study, with the council and goods tra operators each provic per cent.
If the scheme goes the transhipment dep he constructed on a siveniently placed for way and rail access. . depot large loads wo broken down into s consignments for tra ment to towns and areas.
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Organisations:
Department of the Environment, South Yorkshire County Council
Locations:
Sheffield