Integrating Freight into Livable Communities

Where livability is a goal of the planning process, freight runs the risk of not being considered except as an afterthought or as something to be excluded. Yet, freight is an integral part of local economic development. Because economic prosperity is a key characteristic of livable communities, freight must be incorporated into the planning process. This study explores the relationship between freight and livability through a comprehensive literature review and case study research. The final report includes a menu of strategies and case study perspectives that highlight the importance of transportation and land use integration, interagency coordination, and context-sensitivity in freight and livability planning.

• Record URL:
  http://ppms.trec.pdx.edu/media/project_files/NITC-RR-752_Final_Report.pdf
• Summary URL:
  http://nitc.trec.pdx.edu/research/project/752
• Supplemental Notes:
  • This research was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of South Florida, Tampa

  Center for Urban Transportation Research, 4202 East Fowler Avenue
  Tampa, FL  United States  33620-5375

  National Institute for Transportation and Communities

  Portland State University
  P.O. Box 751
  Portland, OR  United States  97207

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Williams, Kristine M
  • Carroll, Alexandria
• Publication Date: 2015-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 176p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Freight traffic; Land use; Literature reviews; Quality of life; Strategic planning; Transportation planning; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Context sensitive solutions; Integrated planning; Interagency coordination
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01641040
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: NITC-RR-752
• Contract Numbers: 01-752
• Files: UTC, TRIS, RITA, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 16 2017 7:00PM