MINIMUM ENERGY TRANSPORTATION FUTURE. HARRISBURG REGION. FINAL REPORT

The study reported covers passenger and freight transport, and was carried out to evaluate the potential for conserving transport energy by the use of existing modes and technologies. Untested technology, alternative power sources, and major shifts in land use are ignored. Five sections deal with: 1, introduction; 2, the national energy problem; 3, screening criteria for energy conservation measures; 4, case study: Harrisburg; and 5, conclusions and recommendations. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Pennsylvania State University, University Park

  Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, Transportation Research Building
  University Park, PA  United States  16802
• Authors:
  • Miller, J H
  • Landes, R D
• Publication Date: 1981-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 44 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Economic factors; Economics; Energy conservation; Energy resources; Freight transportation; Fuel consumption; Passenger transportation; Policy; Public transit; Transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy crisis; Energy policy
• Geographic Terms: Pennsylvania; United States
• ITRD Terms: 263: Economics of transport; 212: Energy conservation; 232: Fuel consumption; 741: Goods traffic; 173: Policy; 744: Public transport; 1155: Transport; 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Policy; Transportation (General); Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387579
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: PTI 8109
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM