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8 It is crucial to effectively incorporate freight considerations into transportation planning and policymaking because the freight system is an essential part of a vibrant economy, a determinant of quality of life, and a key component of efforts to combat global warming and climate change. In essence, the freight transportation system is important because of both its positive and negative contributions to modern life.
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Introduction 9 Part A: Overview of Freight Mode Choice and Influencing Factors includes Chapters 2 and 3: • Chapter 2 presents in-depth analyses of the historical patterns of freight mode shares. • Chapter 3 provides a technical identification of the influencing factors at the market (macro)
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