Measuring the Impacts of Freight Transportation Improvements on the Economy and Competitiveness
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1. Report No. FHWA-HOP-15-034 |
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4. Title and Subtitle Measuring the Impacts of Freight Transportation Improvements on the Economy and Competitiveness |
5. Report Date September 2015 |
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7. Author(s) Laurence O'Rourke (ICF), Eric Beshers (ICF), and Daniel Stock (Leidos) |
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9. Performing Organization Name and Address Leidos ICF International |
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12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address United States Department of Transportation |
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14. Sponsoring Agency Code HOFM |
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15. Supplementary Notes
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16. Abstract This document provides a review of approaches, methods, and tools that can be used to evaluate how freight improvements contribute to economic competitiveness and the cost of goods. The information within is intended to serve as a point of reference to assist practitioners, particularly state and regional transportation decision makers, in considering how freight improvements contribute to the economy. The document provides an overview of the methods used in this area that is not overly technical and is designed to be accessible to a range of practitioners in different disciplines, including engineers, planners, and policymakers. It is expected that this document will be of interest to members of State DOTs, MPOs, Federal agencies, and other stakeholders interested in freight transportation and economic development. |
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17. Key Words freight; freight movements; economic competitiveness; economic analysis; benefit-cost analysis. |
18. Distribution Statement No restrictions. |
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19. Security Classification (of this report) Unclassified |
20. Security Classification (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No of Pages 96 |
22. Price N/A |
