Cross River Partnership Launches Two Virtual Loading Bays in Camden
Cross River Partnership (CRP) has kicked off a significant expansion of its Virtual Loading Bay (VLB) trial across London. The project, coordinated by CRP, saw the launch of two VLBs in the London Borough of Camden, in collaboration with Grid Smarter Cities. Katherine Fairfax, CRP's project manager, expressed her delight at the launch and the opportunity to test Grid Smarter Cities' kerbside technology.
The Camden VLBs are not standalone; they are part of a growing network of VLBs being trialled across London. Other boroughs involved in this initiative include City of London Corporation, London Borough of Lambeth, and London Borough of Richmond. VLBs are dedicated spaces at the kerbside that can be pre-booked for deliveries, aiming to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability while reducing congestion and air pollution.
CRP is expanding its VLB trial with the support of the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB), an organisation involved in transit and rail projects, including expansions like the VLB extension. However, specific details about the coordinating organisation for the London VLB extension were not found.
The Camden VLBs and future additions will contribute to the expanding network of VLBs being trialled across London. This initiative, led by CRP with support from VBB, aims to enhance urban delivery systems, making them more efficient, safer, and sustainable.
