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Iowa rail route alternatives analysis.
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1998-06-01
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Abstract:The development of new rail systems in the first part of the 21st century is the result of a wide range
of trends that are making it increasingly difficult to maintain regional mobility using the two
dominant intercity travel modes, auto and air. These trends include the changing character of the
economic structure of industry. The character of the North American industrial structure is moving
rapidly from a manufacturing base to a service based economy. This is increasing the need for
business travel while the increase in disposable income due to higher salaries has promoted increased
social and tourist travel. Another trend is the change in the regulatory environment. The trend
towards deregulation has dramatically reduced the willingness of the airlines to operate from smaller
airports and the level of service has fallen due to the creation of hub and spoke systems. While new
air technology such as regional jets may mitigate this trend to some degree in medium-size airports,
smaller airports will continue to lose out. Finally, increasing environmental concerns have reduced
the ability of the automobile to meet intercity travel needs because of increased suburban congestion
and limited highway capacity in big cities.
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