Approaches to mitigate freight congestion.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Government Accountability Office

Contributor:

Herr, Phillip R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Railroads--Freight--United States.

Railroads.

Transportation--Planning.

Transportation.

Traffic congestion--United States--Prevention.

Traffic congestion.

Railroads--Freight.

Traffic congestion--Prevention.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (10 pages)

Other Title:

Freight congestion

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]

Summary:

Strong productivity gains in the U.S. economy hinge, in part, on transportation networks working efficiently. Continued development and efficient management of the nation's freight transportation system, especially highways and rail lines that connect international gateways and intermodal facilities to retailers, producers, and consumers, are important to sustaining the nation's competitive position in the global economy. However, the increasing congestion on the transportation system poses a threat to the efficient flow of the nation's goods and has strained the system in some locations. Moreover, recent growth in international trade has placed even greater pressures on ports, border crossings, and distribution hubs. Congestion delays that significantly constrain freight mobility in these areas could result in increased economic costs for the nation. The Federal Highway Administration has calculated that delays caused by highway bottlenecks cost the trucking industry alone more than $8 billion a year.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed November 23, 2008).

Letter signed: Phillip R. Herr.

"November 20, 2008."

Includes bibliographical references.

"GAO-09-163R."

OCLC:

276271240