DEVELOPMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA'S AGRICULTURAL ACCESS NETWORK

A two-county pilot study was conducted to develop an Agricultural Access Network in Pennsylvania. The study identified the essential roadways that provide access to the rural agricultural areas for the transport of agricultural commodities to market and supplies to the farm. It further identified key transportation obstructions inhibiting movement of products and supplies. The pilot study used direct input from local representatives in the identification and refinement of the network. The process used in developing the network is described and the results of the study are summarized. The identification of the Agricultural Access Network provides important information concerning which projects will yield the greatest economic benefits to the agricultural and rural communities of Pennsylvania. (Author)

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• Authors:
  • Lebo, Dennis E
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 56-62
• Monograph Title: ANALYTIC METHODS AND DECISION MAKING FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 955
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Economic benefits; Equipment; Farm roads; Networks; Products; Roads; Rural highways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Road networks
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391013
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM