Intermodal Freight Transportation

Details

• Corporate Creators:
  Federal Highway Administration (U.S.)
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Air Quality Congestion Management Systems Federal Aid Freight Transportation Intermodal Transportation
• Resource Type:
  Brief
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Federal Highway Administration (U.S.)
• Abstract:
  In an intermodal transportation network, trains, trucks, ships, and aircraft are connected in a seamless system that is efficient and flexible, and meets the needs of the nation’s consumers, carriers, and shippers. An intermodal system includes both origins and destinations (e.g. ports, railheads and warehouses) and the links between them (e.g. roads or rail). Intermodal describes an approach to planning, building, and operating the transportation system that emphasizes optimal use of transportation resources and connections between modes. Intermodal partnerships offer environmental benefits and enhanced mobility by shifting traffic from congested highways to rail or water
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:27fbc3f4091513d405f4e266cd668b0be29bd9318d3d382d868afaf2b3b3bdc8764a7956d4fbf3cc5ca173dfcf01b529b2351d539e3557ed32f881b938fc4f4a
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53691/dot_53691_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 5.55 MB ]