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Exploring Short-Sea Shipping as an Alternative to Non-Bulk Freight Trucking in Southeastern, MA

项目名称：	Exploring Short-Sea Shipping as an Alternative to Non-Bulk Freight Trucking in Southeastern, MA
摘要：	The purpose of this project is to explore whether or not new options for short-sea shipping (i.e., using coastal waterways to transport commercial freight to its destination) could be utilized to ease roadway congestion and reduce emissions associated with the transport of non-bulk freight to Martha’s Vineyard. Under present conditions, coastal areas in southeastern Massachusetts are heavily reliant on trucking for freight distribution, which has a relatively large environmental footprint. Truck freight destined for Martha’s Vineyard, in particular, utilizes roadways with heavy traffic and congested choke points, such as the Cape Cod Canal bridges. The project will review existing waterborne freight practices and capacity in Massachusetts and analyze the feasibility of shifting some of the volume of non-bulk freight from roadways to waterborne modes. This project will estimate the traffic, congestion, and emissions impacts associated with a shift to new waterborne options and provide information on the potential resulting economic and environmental impacts.
状态：	Active
资金：	$88,640
资助组织：	Federal Highway Administration
执行机构：	University of Massachusetts, Boston
开始时间：	20200501
预计完成日期：	20210701
主题领域：	Environment；Freight Transportation；Marine Transportation；Planning and Forecasting