Findings on Connector Designation, Data to Support Planning, and Incorporation into State Freight Plans
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1. Report No. FHWA-HOP-17-020 |
2. Government Accession No. |
3. Recipient's Catalog No. |
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4. Title and Subtitle Findings on Connector Designation, Data to Support Planning, and Incorporation into State Freight Plans |
5. Report Date September 2017 |
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6. Performing Organization Code |
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7. Author(s) Dike Ahanotu and Lance Grenzeback, Cambridge Systematics, Inc. |
8. Performing Organization Report No. |
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9. Performing Organization Name and Address Cambridge Systematics, Inc. |
10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS) |
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11. Contract or Grant No. DTFH61-11-D-00012 |
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12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address Federal Highway Administration |
13. Type of Report and Period Covered Final Report |
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14. Sponsoring Agency Code |
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15. Supplementary Notes None. |
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16. Abstract The purpose of this study is to identify and describe options for improving the use, condition, and performance of freight intermodal connectors through the provision of better data for planning and programming. This study describes issues related to the designation of freight intermodal connectors, examined data needs and options for a long-term data program, including the potential for the development of a stand-alone intermodal connector database; reviewed options for improving data quality and amount of data available for planning on intermodal connectors, and developed guidance on how to incorporate freight intermodal connectors into State Freight Plans. |
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17. Key Words Connectors, Freight, Intermodal, Freight Data, Truck Volumes, Truck Bottlenecks |
18. Distribution Statement No restrictions |
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19. Security Classif. (of this report) Unclassified |
20. Security Classif. (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No of Pages 32 |
22. Price N/A |
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