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A feasibility study of evaluating transportation security systems and associated multi-modal efficiency impacts
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2006-08-01
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Alternative Title:A feasibility study evaluating transportation security systems and associated multi-modal efficiency impacts
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TRIS Online Accession Number:1042072
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Edition:Final report
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NTL Classification:NTL-MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION-Marine Planning and Policy;NTL-FREIGHT-Freight Planning and Policy;NTL-MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION-Ports;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY;
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Abstract:The overall purpose of this research project is to conduct a feasibility study and development of a general methodology to determine the impacts on multi-modal and system efficiency of alternative freight security measures. The methodology to be examined will be developed by applying it in several case study scenarios in the Pacific Northwest. To achieve this overall purpose of the research project, the following objectives will be achieved: (1) Inventory and develop structural information on alternative freight security measures under current consideration and implementation by appropriate authorities. (2) Work with institutional and agency sponsors to determine security program detail as to form, status, funding, coverage, etc. (3) Determine costs of implementation of alternative freight security measures. Costs include initial costs of physical implementation, but will also involve consideration of system costs such as delayed movement through port facilities, increased operational costs, lost connectivity to multi-modal facilities, increased pressure and constraints (at specific time intervals) on land based transportation systems, risk and uncertainty in both seamless logistic performance and highway planning/investment performance. (4) Evaluate several programs/measures (applied to northwest ports and Washington border crossings) in a cost/benefit framework including evaluation of who bears the cost of the security measures and what are the impacts on the overall system efficiency. (5) Develop, summarize and report on a general methodology developed from the above analysis and the feasibility of applying that methodology in real time. /Abstract from report summary page/
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