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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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Hauptverfasser: Hillestad, Richard, Van Roo, Ben D., Yoho, Keenan D.
Format: Online
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: RAND Corporation 2023
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Zusammenfassung: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.