摘要: |
Freight transportation is more important than ever. The freight transportation system is the nation's link to the global economy and the conduit for ensuring that consumer and business needs are met. At the same time, the increasing amount of freight traffic has raised several community issues. Concern with traffic flow and congestion; safety and security; air quality and the environment; achieving economic development goals; noise, excessive light, and vibrations; and land use and value are growing and need to be addressed as the freight transportation system adds capacity and expands operations. The objectives of this synthesis were to identify the successful efforts in the location and operation of freight transportation facilities and to compile information on practices that enable freight facilities and operations to be good neighbors within their communities. The project recognizes that conflicts and concerns exist. Although the potential areas of conflict are identified, the focus of the report is on practices that provide solutions or improvement. |