THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COST FUNCTIONS FOR THREE INTERCITY CORRIDORS OF COSTA RICA

The findings of a cooperative University of California-University of Costa Rica study of the cost characteristics of transportation technology alternatives in three principal corridors of Costa Rica are summarized. The cost functions developed quantify the total fixed and variable costs of moving freight in each corridor as well as the corresponding energy consumption and the cost breakdown between domestic and foreign expenditures. Conclusions are drawn regarding the implications of these findings for the future development of intercity transportation in Costa Rica

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• Authors:
  • Sullivan, Edward C
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 11-18
• Monograph Title: Planning, programming, and systems evaluation in the United States and developing countries
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1028
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Corridors; Costs; Energy consumption; Freight traffic; Functions (Mathematics); Intercity transportation; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Costa Rica
• Old TRIS Terms: Functions
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Energy; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00455808
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309039193
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: May 31 1986 12:00AM