REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGIES USED IN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REGION

The objective of this report is to survey and identify the most significant existing and emerging technologies, which affect or could affect the future of freight transportation in the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC). The technology and information revolution has greatly improved the accuracy of freight shipping data and the speed with which information can be shared. Just-In-Time service may occur only when pertinent real-data shipping information has been developed and shared. This report describes the development and use of technology in the freight transportation industry, particularly in the NYMTC region. Some significant experiences from other parts of the world are also mentioned, since they may have had some impact on the New York region.

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• Corporate Authors:

  New York Metropolitan Transportation Council

  45-46 21st Street
  Long Island City, NY  United States  11101-5407

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  New York State Department of Transportation

  1220 Washington Avenue
  Albany, NY  United States  12232
• Authors:
  • Hrabowska, M
  • Glogowski, L
  • Wilson, G
• Publication Date: 2002-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: 61 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight transportation; Freight transportation support businesses; Information systems; Just in time production; Metropolitan areas; Real time information; Technology; Transportation planning
• Geographic Terms: New York Metropolitan Area
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00960505
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jul 30 2003 12:00AM