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

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

ISBN 10: 0833047485 / ISBN 13: 9780833047489

Published by RAND Corporation, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fast-Forward: Key Issues in Modernizing the U.S. Freight-Transportation System for Future Economic Growth
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0833047485
• ISBN 13: 9780833047489
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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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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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.