Freight Story 2008

This report provides an overview of freight movement on the U.S. transportation system today and in the future. It discusses where the largest freight flows are concentrated and the pressures that existing and anticipated freight volumes place on the system. Special attention is given to freight congestion and its effects on highways, railroads, and waterways. The economic costs to shippers, carriers, and the overall economy also are examined. In addition, the report describes government and private sector efforts to improve freight transportation and mitigate the safety and environmental effects of growing volumes of freight. Finally, the report outlines a policy framework to help further discussion on ways to improve the freight system.

• Record URL:
  http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/freight_analysis/freight_story/fs2008.pdf
• Record URL:
  http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/freight_analysis/freight_story/index.htm
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/5637
• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Freight Management and Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Schmitt, Rolf
  • Strocko, Ed
  • Sedor, Joanne
• Publication Date: 2008-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 44p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economics; Environmental impacts; Freight traffic; Freight transportation; Maritime safety; Policy; Railroad safety; Safety management; Traffic congestion; Trucking safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Congestion (Railroads); Congestion mitigation; Freight flows; Freight volume; Waterway congestion
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01122975
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-HOP-08-051
• Files: NTL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 4 2009 4:39PM