| Author |
Hillestad, R. J. (Richard John), 1942-
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| Subject |
Freight and freightage -- United States.
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Freight and freightage -- United States -- Forecasting.
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| Alt Name |
Van Roo, Ben D.
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Yoho, Keenan D.
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| Description |
1 online resource (163 pages) |
| Summary |
Efficient movement of freight within the United States and across its borders is a critical enabler of future U.S. economic growth. The authors provide an overview of the freight-transportation system and the problems it faces, concluding with a discussion of key system-modernization issues, including increasing capacity, making the system less vulnerable to disruption, addressing environmental concerns, and building support for funding. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Approach and interview summary -- Evolution and state of the U.S. freight-transportation system -- Determinants of highway, rail, and port capacity -- Overarching issues for improving freight transportation and implications for policy. |
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Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE -- Introduction; Freight-Transportation Issues; The Questions We Addressed; CHAPTER TWO -- Approach and Interview Summary; Literature Review; Stakeholder Interviews; Meta-Analysis of Existing Studies; CHAPTER THREE -- Evolution and State of the U.S. Freight-Transportation System; Most Freight Movement Is Domestic; Most Freight Is Moved by Truck; Freight Ton-Miles Are Distributed Nearly Equally on Railways and Highways. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-124). |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified. star |
| ISBN |
9780833048998 (electronic bk.) |
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0833048996 (electronic bk.) |
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0833047485 |
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9780833047489 |
| OCLC # |
536286192 |
| Additional Format |
9780833047489 |
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