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This already exists in NYC, it’s the space in front of fire hydrants. It doesn’t help. The problem is that the trucks are simply offload points, and occupy la
by mattzito 7y ago
This already exists in NYC, it’s the space in front of fire hydrants. It doesn’t help.
The problem is that the trucks are simply offload points, and occupy large sections of street as 5-15 people process the packages, stack delivery carts, and proceed on their way. Then the deliveries are completed on foot. It’s a multi-hour process, blocks the sidewalk, and is pretty disruptive.
Edit: you can see this process in action in the pic at the top of the article.
- valley-green 7y agoWhat if they sorted the packages at the sorting center instead of the sidewalk? Amazon saving money by using the sidewalk as a distribution center. Fucking amazing thank you Jeff Bezos you weren’t rich enough.
- allworknoplay 7y agoOk that's not a solution because it's not legal either and doesn't fit delivery trucks. Actual loading zones are very different.
- mattzito 7y agoIt was a slightly tongue in cheek answer, just that as a practical matter for the use case of dropping off a passenger or a lone package, they work just fine, and are commonly used for that case. I agree that actual loading zones are different, but I don’t think they would address the actual problem on the ground.