Fast-forward : key issues in modernizing the U.S. freight transportation system for future economic growth / / Richard Hillestad, Ben D. Van Roo, Keenan D. Yoho.
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, includi...
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| Year of Publication: | 2009 |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (163 p.) |
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| 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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-124). |
| ISBN: | 1282398598 9786612398599 0833048996 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Richard Hillestad, Ben D. Van Roo, Keenan D. Yoho. |