Fast-Forward: Key Issues in Modernizing the U.S. Freight-Transportation System for Future Economic Growth - Softcover

Hillestad, Richard; Van Roo, Ben D.; Yoho, Keenan D.

 
9780833047489: Fast-Forward: Key Issues in Modernizing the U.S. Freight-Transportation System for Future Economic Growth

Synopsis

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.

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From the Back Cover

Describes approaches to modernizing the U.S. freight-transportation system that require whole-system modeling, engagement of all stakeholders, and an understanding of the interdependence between local and national costs and benefits.

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Describes approaches to modernizing the U.S. freight-transportation system that require whole-system modeling, engagement of all stakeholders, and an understanding of the interdependence between local and national costs and benefits.

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