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92 A P P E N D I X B National Initiatives Introduction This case study cluster considers programs based in the United States that provide single, integrated approaches to address the energy, economic, and environmental impacts of goods movement at the national scale. Two programs have been selected: • The U.S.
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93 approaches to reduce the energy, economic, and environmental impacts of goods movement (EPA, 2011, pers. comm.)
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94 Public-Sector Partners The SmartWay Program also is based on strong partnerships and linkages within the public sector. For example, SmartWay routinely coordinates with other federal, state, local, and regional authorities to ensure the program is compatible and supplementary to their efforts.
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95 companies in reducing their fuel costs and air emissions (EPA 2012b)
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96 reduction in air pollution has had economic and environmental impacts as well as providing social and health benefits, particularly in low-income communities near ports, intermodal yards, truck stops, and border crossings. Further, EPA (2011, pers.
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97 ket place and to pass on these financial and sustainability benefits to their customers.
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98 • Provide electrification of truck stops along major freight corridors in the United States as an alternative to burning diesel fuel during rest periods (CSS, 2012)
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99 July 25)
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