MULTI-STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING IMPROVED FREIGHT MOVEMENT IN THE U.S.

Table of Contents

PART I: THE TIME IS RIPE FOR FREIGHT IMPROVEMENTS

What Kinds of Improvements are Needed?

Crisis Often Produces New Institutions

Needed Capabilities of Multi-State Transportation Corridor Institutions

PART II: INSTITUTIONAL OPTIONS FOR MULTI-STATE ACTION

Interstate Compact Authority or Commission

Interstate Joint Services Agreements

Special Districts and Authorities

Voluntary Coalitions

Non-profit Corporations and Foundations Serving Public Interests

Commercial Companies

Federal Corporations and Government Sponsored Enterprises

Federal Agencies, Commissions, and Project Offices

PART III: ASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL MODELS

PART IV: INSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE BILL'S 2009 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FREIGHT AUTHORIZATION PROVISIONS

CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS

ASSESSMENT BY A NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE

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