摘要: |
Phase II of TxDOT 0-6837 investigated nine strategy/technology (S/T) areas recommended by the TexasDepartment of Transportation (TxDOT) at the end of Phase I. Researchers used the National CooperativeHighway Research Program (NCHRP) 750: Volume 3 Systematic Technology Reconnaissance, Evaluation, andAdoption Methodology (STREAM) evaluation method and other appropriate methodologies to assess each S/Tarea. The nine areas selected for further evaluation were automated/zero emission freight systems, freight railpublic-private partnerships, alternative fueled freight vehicles, truck-shipper matching systems, port intelligenttransportation systems, separation of trucks from automobiles, truck parking information systems, freight villagefacility development, and border advanced freight traveler information. The Phase II project expanded theunderstanding of the nine selected S/T areas using NCHRP-recommended STREAM process evaluation methods,informed the TxDOT project panel how evaluated S/Ts could address TxDOT freight planning goals andobjectives, and identified test concepts and applications that could address freight system needs. Phase III willimplement activities related to four of the S/Ts advanced by the panel during Phase II. |