Rail Relationships

This article explores best practices for planning and development near freight train operations. The author discusses the importance of protecting the integrity, capacity and viability of railroad corridors, which can set favorable conditions for the economic attractiveness and competitiveness of a region. The article highlights areas in which railroads are considered most favorable than other ground transportation sources, including: environment; funding and congestion; and safety. The author offers suggestions for master planning of rail facilities and areas near rail.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1762461
• Authors:
  • Beshro, Raymond
• Publication Date: 2017-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 40-42
• Serial:
  • Planning
  • Volume: 83
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Planning Association
  • ISSN: 0001-2610
  • Serial URL: http://www.planning.org

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Freight transportation; Land use planning; Railroad transportation
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01635850
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 25 2017 2:02PM