Identifying and Using Low-Cost and Quickly Implementable Ways to Address Freight-System Mobility Constraints (2010) / Chapter Skim
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Criteria for Low-Cost and Quickly Implementable Improvement Although many innovative, low-cost efforts are being implemented by public and private agencies, there are no unique criteria to define what constitutes a low-cost improvement directed to enhance freight mobility. A "low-cost and quickly implementable" improvement to address freight mobility constraints may be defined as: an action that modifies existing geometry and operational features of the freight transportation infrastructure system and that can be implemented within a short period without extended disruption to traffic flow.
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Furthermore, lowcost improvements do not involve massive reconstruction of infrastructure that usually takes many years to complete. Mode-specific criteria for low-cost, quickly implementable improvements to address freight mobility constraints may be as follows: • Highways -- a low-cost and quickly implementable improvement does not require special programming, environmental clearances, or right-of-way acquisition and is within budget limitations, enabling implementation at a district level.
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89 tool be converted to a web-based software application tool once sufficient data are included in the database. A collaborative effort among modal stakeholders will be needed to develop and utilize the data collection mechanism and to facilitate continuous update of the database.
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