Confluence, spanning 1.5 km² in Lyon, aims to create a tranquil, low-motorized environment while enhancing public space utilization. The district's massive urban construction challenges traditional automotive mobility and logistics flows. Two primary initiatives will take place within a public parking area situated in the Confluence district, serving as an Urban Consolidation Center (UCC). Initially, the parking facility will accommodate electric cargo bikes for delivering packages to both residents and businesses. Additionally, a limited number of electric vans will be utilized to reach areas inaccessible to bicycles. Furthermore, the Confluence district is undergoing extensive redevelopment and hosts numerous construction sites. The demand for supplying electrical equipment, ranging from light to heavy items like large network cables, is substantial. To facilitate local access to supplies for craftsmen and construction companies, large lockers will be installed within the parking area, where suppliers can store ordered electrical materials. The integration of cargo bikes and lockers may potentially evolve into a three-tier logistics model in the future. The strategies include optimizing city-private parking, establishing depots, ensuring secure bike access, and implementing e-cargo bikes. A three-echelon logistics model combining cargo bikes and lockers is envisioned. Ambitions encompass leveraging ongoing experiments to develop digital decision tools, dynamic delivery algorithms, and collaboration platforms. Collaboration with stakeholders and citizen involvement are integral. Achievements include dedicated space and charging points for e-cargo bikes, secured parking lanes for bicycles, initial e-cargo bike deliveries, and installation of lockers. These efforts aim to streamline logistics, reduce congestion, and enhance urban sustainability in Confluence. |
 .  Figure: Securing the Lanes for Cyclists Figure: Installation of the Lockers |