Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780309059688
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The conference on Setting an Intermodal Research Framework brought together a distinguished assembly of public officials, academicians, commercial leaders, and military specialists. During the conference, each of these groups of professionals found noteworthy synergies in their intermodal interests. Papers contained in these proceedings reflect those synergies. The conference was another step toward a strengthened intermodal partnership.
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 24
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →To successfully compete with other countries in the global marketplace in this post-Interstate era, we much take steps now to develop the system that will move our goods and people efficiently into the next century. The NHS will provide the principal highway portion of this national transportation system as we enter the 21st century. It will be the major focus of Federal highway investment for the future and is expected to carry the bulk of Interstate and interregional travel and commerce. The system will also be the essential link among the modes and facilities that make up the total transportation network that spans the continent.
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 64
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780309064514
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Recognizes the importance of freight transportation to the US and that intermodal freight transportation is a major technological and organizational trend affecting the sector's performance. Examining policy options, this report views that public investment in freight facilities is complex and they have been usually financed by the private sector.
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Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780309062114
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →These proceedings are organized as follows: Executive Summary; Plenary Session 1, containing the keynote address and reports from the members of the National Commission on Intermodal Transportation; Luncheon Presentations; Plenary Sessions 2 through 9, some containing an issue overview, with case studies supporting the theme of the session; An appendix with poster session case studies and corporate profiles; and A listing of conference participants. The case studies developed by the participants are snapshots of progress toward realizing intermodal systems, snapshots ranging from policy funding innovations to technical solutions. The proceedings provide a workbook of ideas and a directory of diverse national initiatives upon which to draw. All speeches are not quoted here; rather, session summaries and case study templates are presented.