08-01: GUIDELINES, SITE SELECTION, AND DESIGN FOR IMPLEMENTING TRUCK PARKING/REST FACILITIES IN CHICAGO’S SOUTH SUBURBS
This project seeks to provide parking and rest-focused inputs and products for the SSMMA’s continuing efforts to meet the needs of truckers who provide pickups and deliveries to local manufacturers and other regional commercial operators, such as retailers and distribution or logistics providers.
This project’s engineering and architectural tasks should include a review of specific site recommendations and local codes, and development of handbooks and design guidelines. The selected research team, for example, should review whether several sites considered for commuter park-and-ride lots could also serve as locations for overnight truck parking. These park-and-ride lots might therefore meet local, small-scale truck parking needs without major infrastructure investments or lengthy time for planning and engineering.
Contract Time: 12 months.
Funds: $80,000 total, includes a required 25% ($20,000) cost share from proposing agency
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