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The economic efficiency of allowing longer combination vehicles in Texas.

Published Date:

2011-08-01

Language:

English

[PDF-1.68 MB]

Details:

Creators:

Bienkowski, Bridget N. ; Walton, C. Michael ;

Corporate Creators:

University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research

Corporate Contributors:

Southwest Region University Transportation Center (U.S.) ; Texas Transportation Institute ; University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.) ;

Subject/TRT Terms:

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Publication/ Report Number:

SWUTC/11/476660-00077-1

Resource Type:

Tech Report

Geographical Coverage:

Iowa

OCLC Number:

774042984

Edition:

Research report; Sept. 2010 ¿ Aug. 2011.

Corporate Publisher:

Southwest Region University Transportation Center (U.S.)

NTL Classification:

NTL-FREIGHT-Trucking Industry ; NTL-FREIGHT-Freight Planning and Policy ; NTL-FREIGHT-Freight Economics and Finance ; NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Freight Planning and Policy ;

Abstract:

This paper shows the economic efficiency of allowing longer combination vehicles in Texas. First, an overview of the truck size and weight policies is explained, with an emphasis on those that affect Texas. Next, LCV operations in other countries are described. Then, an LCV scenario for Texas is chosen, with specific routes and vehicle types. Operational costs for these vehicles are calculated on a cost per mile and cost per ton (or cubic yard) mile. The LCV scenario and the current truck base case are analyzed to find the number of truck trips, the number of mile, and the cost per mile for the chosen routes. These are then compared to estimate the change if LCVs were allowed in Texas.

Format:

PDF

Funding:

DTRT07-G-0006

Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection

Main Document Checksum:

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Supporting Files:

No Additional Files

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