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22/10/2008
Contract To Reducing Impact On The Environment Awarded
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has awarded a contract for monitoring and tracking logistical vehicles travelling to and within the Olympic Park to Logica.
The Delivery Management System Vehicle Tracking Module will be crucial in improving security for deliveries and reducing congestion in and around Stratford, Hackney and Leyton by tracking and regulating vehicles travelling to and within the Olympic Park.
The new system will also collate information, and allow the ODA to forecast future demand.
ODA Director of Construction, Howard Shiplee said: "Reducing the impact upon the environment is very important to the ODA. We have a target of delivering 50 per cent of materials [by weight] to the Olympic Park by rail or water. However, where this is not possible, we are getting systems in place to reduce the impact of having vehicles on the roads.
"This new contract with Logica will provide us with the ability to manage road deliveries using Intelligent Transport Systems, and collate that information to forecast demand. This means that lorries should not be blocking the other way for other road users because we are reducing the likelihood of waiting to get into the Olympic Park, and a smooth journey will mean less exhaust fumes."
Garrick Fraser, Managing Director of Commercial, Transport and Financial Services from Logica UK, also said: "The Olympic Delivery Authority project is essential to maintaining transport flow, enhancing accessibility by helping to reduce peak hour congestion and minimising disruption for local residents during the construction of the London 2012 Olympic Park.
"This reinforces our reputation as a leading provider of integrated transport solutions in the UK and our ability to deliver innovative solutions to meet our customer needs.
"We are delighted to work in partnership with the Olympic Delivery Authority."
(JM)
The Delivery Management System Vehicle Tracking Module will be crucial in improving security for deliveries and reducing congestion in and around Stratford, Hackney and Leyton by tracking and regulating vehicles travelling to and within the Olympic Park.
The new system will also collate information, and allow the ODA to forecast future demand.
ODA Director of Construction, Howard Shiplee said: "Reducing the impact upon the environment is very important to the ODA. We have a target of delivering 50 per cent of materials [by weight] to the Olympic Park by rail or water. However, where this is not possible, we are getting systems in place to reduce the impact of having vehicles on the roads.
"This new contract with Logica will provide us with the ability to manage road deliveries using Intelligent Transport Systems, and collate that information to forecast demand. This means that lorries should not be blocking the other way for other road users because we are reducing the likelihood of waiting to get into the Olympic Park, and a smooth journey will mean less exhaust fumes."
Garrick Fraser, Managing Director of Commercial, Transport and Financial Services from Logica UK, also said: "The Olympic Delivery Authority project is essential to maintaining transport flow, enhancing accessibility by helping to reduce peak hour congestion and minimising disruption for local residents during the construction of the London 2012 Olympic Park.
"This reinforces our reputation as a leading provider of integrated transport solutions in the UK and our ability to deliver innovative solutions to meet our customer needs.
"We are delighted to work in partnership with the Olympic Delivery Authority."
(JM)
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