Institutional Arrangements for Freight Transportation Systems. NCFRP Report 2

摘要

This report describes successful and promising institutional arrangements for improving freight movement, now and in the future. It provides a resource, with 40 guidelines reflecting lessons learned from existing arrangements, designed to help agencies and industry representatives work together to invest in and improve the freight transportation system. The enclosed CD-ROM includes appendices consisting of a literature review, workshop material, detailed case studies, and interview guide. This report and the material provided in the appendices provide guidance to elected officials, transportation planners, and the freight industry on the development of new and refinement of existing freight institutional arrangements.