Fast-forward key issues in modernizing the U.S. freight transportation system for future economic growth
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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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Santa Monica, CA :
RAND Corp
2009.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009426440906719 |
| Sumario: | 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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| Notas: | "Supported by the Supply Chain Policy Center Executive Committee." "MG-883-SCPCEC"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (163 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-124). |
| ISBN: | 9781282398597 9786612398599 9780833048998 |
