INTERCITY PASSENGER MODAL SHIFTS AS AN ENERGY CONSERVATION OPTION

This report deals with the study of various policies which effect energy savings in intercity passenger movement. Presently ninety-nine percent of all fuel consumed in intercity passenger travel is by auto and air modes. FEA is concerned with studying the regulatory, modernization, operational efficiencies and intermodal shifts which have potential for energy savings. This paper deals with the strategies for mode shifts. Two corridors-North East and California are studied and results documented. Twenty two scenarios (eighteen individual strategies and four combinations) were modeled for the 1982 time frame. Individual strategies include: Adjustments of air fares through regulatory or tax actions; Rail and Bus fare reductions; Auto cost increases; Rail and Bus block time improvements; Reduced auto availability; and reduced air service frequency. Results of various strategies studied are well documented.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Third National Conference (Conf-760895), Effects of Energy Constraints on Transportation Systems, Union College, Schenectady, New York, August 2-6,1976. Entire volume of Proceedings in RRIS, 165077: RRIS Bulletin 7801.
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• Authors:
  • Bowles, R L
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Third National Conference (Conf-760895), Effects of Energy Constraints on Transportation Systems, Union College, Schenectady, New York, August 2-6,1976. Entire volume of Proceedings in RRIS, 165077: RRIS Bulletin 7801.
• Publication Date: 1977-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 323-335

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Automobiles; Bus transportation; Buses; Energy conservation; Fares; Fuel consumption; Ground transportation; Intercity transportation; Level of service; Modal split; Passenger trains; Passenger transportation; Railroad transportation
• Geographic Terms: California; Northeast Corridor; Northeastern United States
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Energy; Environment; Motor Carriers; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167516
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Department of Energy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM