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Adams, Teresa M.; Gordon, Travis J.; Wittwer, Ernie F.; Gupta, Jiwan; Lindquist, Peter; Vonderembse, Mark; Kawamura, Kazuya; McNeil, Sue; Bittner, Jason

Publisher

Midwest Regional University Transportation Center

Date

Mar 31, 2005

Subject

Airport capacity; Freight transportation; Highway capacity; Highways; Railroads; Regional transportation; Reliability; State departments of transportation; Transportation corridors; Travel demand; Trucking; Water transportation

Series

MRUTC;

Series

04-06;

Series

FHWA/OH 2005-01;

Series

20252B

Abstract

This study was undertaken in order to establish a regional approach to improving freight transportation through the Upper Midwest corridor. Improving freight flows through the region can improve reliability and enhance competitiveness. This study examines several aspects of regional freight transportation including, capacity, performance measures, administrative issues, demand/usage and best practices. The project was funded by, six states in the region, through their Departments of Transportation, have contributed to a pooled fund to finance the majority of the work. These states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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233 p.

Sponsor

U.S. Department of Transportation; Federal Highway Administration; Ohio Department of Transportation; University of Wisconsin--Madison; University of Toledo; University of Illinois--Chicago; SJN 134148

Permalink

http://www.uppermidwestfreight.org/ 

Permalink

http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/6989 

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• Midwest Regional University Transportation Center
  The Midwest Regional University Transportation Center (MRUTC) focuses on research, outreach, and education in asset optimization and management

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