Rail Freight Solutions to Roadway Congestion--Final Report and Guidebook (2007) / Chapter Skim
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Given the private ownership of many railroad and truck-rail intermodal facilities, it is necessary for rail freight planning to involve both private and public sectors. At the same time, key representatives of cargo shipping, trucking, and railroad companies also have a strong interest in seeing improved planning and investment, as they are keenly aware of the current shortcomings and needs for improvement in existing road and rail infrastructure systems serving freight movement.
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In general, public agencies are looking for particular rail projects or programs that can help to relieve highway congestion. As such, there is a need for guidance in identifying the types of situations where rail might help; expected benefits associated with congestion relief; and the specific types of projects or programs that might be appropriate given local conditions.
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- Estimate project costs and impacts on rail service - Traffic diversion study - Benefits analysis 3 Decision-making: Multi-criteria & benefit-cost analysis - Is this project or program as good as or better than other approaches? - Comparative analysis of major alternatives - Consider alternatives including rail, highway investments, and public policy regarding taxation & finance.
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provides information for readers who are not already experts on rail freight planning. It discusses the process of rail freight planning and factors affecting rail/truck diversion.
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