ROLE OF WATERWAYS IN THE NATION'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

The significant role that inland waterways play in the domestic transportation system is discussed. The influence of federal agencies is examined. The unregulated status of the waterway system and the attempt by the U.S. Congress to impose user charges on the carriers of bulk commodities are emphasized.

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• Authors:
  • Broemser, Gary M
• Conference:
  • 54th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia
  • Date: 1975-1-13 to 1975-1-17
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 1-5
• Monograph Title: INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTATION
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 545
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Freight transportation; Inland water transportation; Inland waterways; Marine transit; Regulations; Regulatory constraints; User charges; Water traffic; Waterways
• Old TRIS Terms: Barge traffic; Inland waterways transportation; Waterways (Transportation)
• Subject Areas: Finance; Freight Transportation; Law; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00128785
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309024501
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Apr 21 1978 12:00AM