An edition of Public and private sector interdependence in freight transportation markets
(2009)
Public and private sector interdependence in freight transportation markets
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TRB's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) Report 1: Public and Private Sector Interdependence in Freight Transportation Markets is designed as a primer on relationships between public sector and private sector stakeholders in the freight transportation industry. The report explores the freight industry through the use of examples, case studies, and a broad-based examination of the mutually dependent issues facing public and private investment decision makers.
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Public and private sector interdependence in freight transportation markets
2009, Transportation Research Board
in English
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Table of Contents
Section 1. U.S. Economy Depends on Freight Transportation
Introduction to the Freight Transportation Industry
Free Flow of Goods Essential to Economic Competitiveness
Users and Beneficiaries of Freight Transportation
Trends Behind Fast Growth in Freight Transportation
Globalization, Growth in Trade, and Increases in the Volume of Goods Shipped on U.S. Freight Infrastructure
Supply Chains Are More Complex and Sophisticated
Most Freight Activity Happens Outside of Public View
Operation of Freight Systems
Consequences for Public Sector Officials
Section 2. Freight Transportation Decisions and Considerations
Decisions That Affect Freight Transport and Which Sector Makes the Decisions
Different Types of Decisions
Public Sector Decision Making
Private Sector Decision Making
Decision-Making Categories
Levels of Decision Makers
Intersection of the Public and Private Sectors
Consequences for Public Sector Officials
Section 3. What Can Be Done to Better Align Public and Private Freight Interests
Summary of Lessons for Successful Cooperation from Case Studies
Hire Qualified Public Agency Decision-Making Support Staff
Improve Communication and Education
Benchmarking Progress
Public-Private Task Teams Develop Project Milestones
Forge Public-Private Financial Partnerships
Conclusions.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Also available online.
Research sponsored by the Research and Innovative Technology Administration project NCFRP-01
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