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Economic Evaluation of Arkansas Inland Waterways and Potential Disruption Impacts

项目名称：	Economic Evaluation of Arkansas Inland Waterways and Potential Disruption Impacts
摘要：	Arkansas is one of twenty-four states with an inland waterway transportation system. Over one thousand miles of Arkansas navigable waterways have the potential to attract industries by offering low-cost transportation in a strategic location with links to domestic markets including Chicago, Houston, and Pittsburgh and coastal ports in the Gulf of Mexico. A decade ago, prior research indicated that Arkansas ports directly and indirectly contributed to the economic growth of this state including economic value, earnings, and employment. There is a need for current information on the economic impacts of Arkansas' inland waterway transportation system and what impact disruptions to the this system may have. This information may spur investment in port development, which can in turn increase Arkansas' competitive advantage over neighboring states while continuing to offer social and environmental transportation benefits.
状态：	Completed
资金：	60501.00
资助组织：	Research and Innovative Technology Administration
执行机构：	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
开始时间：	20110701
实际结束时间：	20120630
主题领域：	Freight Transportation；Marine Transportation；Operations and Traffic Management；Research