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Freight Movement and Economic Competitiveness from the Megaregion Perspective

项目名称：	Freight Movement and Economic Competitiveness from the Megaregion Perspective
摘要：	This study will focus on the regional and national impacts of port-related freight movement, to lay the groundwork for regional planning activities at the mega-region scale that accommodate increased port-related freight. With most of the focus on the impact of the Panama Canal expansion centered on the upgrade of specific port facilities, there is a need for further research on the impact of increased port traffic on the mega-regional transportation system. Planning on a regional scale will be critical for effectively and efficiently capturing the economic benefits that the expansion will generate. This is not only important for the economic competitiveness of each port's region, but for the entire nation, which depends on the goods delivered at each port. Furthermore, if not properly anticipated, increased demand for freight movement on the highway system will result in added congestion and shortages in truck parking locations. This not only impacts the "state of good repair" of the highway system, but also could negatively impact highway safety.
状态：	Completed
资金：	174821.00
资助组织：	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta<==>American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)<==>Georgia Department of Transportation<==>Research and Innovative Technology Administration
执行机构：	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
开始时间：	20120701
实际结束时间：	20140930
主题领域：	Economics；Freight Transportation；Highways；Marine Transportation