ISTEA and Intermodalism: A User and Reference Guide to Intermodalism

摘要

The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) was passed in 1991 with the objective of encouraging greater coordination and efficiency of transportation movement among modes. The Act issued a challenge to transportation professionals to shift the old paradigms and explore new opportunities to improve the integration of modes, as well as to ask new questions about coordinated freight and passenger movements. As public and private transportation providers deliberate the strengths and weaknesses of the first Act, it is important to record what has evolved in the area of intermodalism at the end of the six-year authorization period. This report examines some of the past challenges and requirements of ISTEA legislation. It reviews the meaning of intermodalism across modes for freight and passenger service. The report takes an in-depth look at public/private intermodal alliances that are working efficiently.