Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Problems. Topic 37-10. Preserving Freight and Passenger Rail Corridors and Service
| 项目名称： | Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Problems. Topic 37-10. Preserving Freight and Passenger Rail Corridors and Service |
| 摘要： | As rail carriers streamline their networks, many low density lines have been/are being sold, leased or abandoned. Several states and localities have programs which provide direct or indirect financial support to keep the line open. Preserving rail service may provide great benefits to the public because it reduces highway congestion, improves safety, saves fuel, provides economic benefits, and is environmentally friendly. For the corridors and rail line connectors which have been sold, leased or abandoned particularly over the last 25 years, some strategies have been successful in building sustainable freight volumes and/or instituting passenger service. This is especially important now because of current capacity constraints and expected large future increases in transportation demand. A synthesis is needed at this time to raise awareness about overcoming institutional barriers, improving public perceptions, identifying conditions for success/failure and potential funding strategies, and quantifying direct and indirect benefits. |
| 状态： | Completed |
| 资金： | 2900.00 |
| 资助组织： | Federal Highway Administration<==>American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)<==>National Cooperative Highway Research Program |
| 项目负责人： | Vlasak, Donna L |
| 执行机构： | TranSystems Corporation |
| 开始时间： | 20051101 |
| 实际结束时间： | 20060228 |
| 主题领域： | Freight Transportation；Motor Carriers；Railroads；Safety and Human Factors |
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