Not only does freight transportation use a large percentage of America's resources but also contributes significantly to its share of carbon emissions and affects the safety of the transportation system and all its users. These problems are expected to increase as the volume of freight transportation is already reaching the limits of the transportation infrastructure's capacity while demand continues to increase. The primary objective of this research was to compile a list of technologies and practices that should be included in the sustainable freight transportation frameworks of government agencies and commercial fleets to reduce their carbon footprint and increase their safety by providing recommendations on promising legislation, research, technology, and practices. Data was gathered through a literature review of available materials and a survey of the state Departments of Transportation. The success of this research project provides the needed knowledge for the development of a sustainable freight transportation framework.


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    Title :

    Developing a Sustainable Freight Transportation Framework with the Consideration of Improving Safety and Minimizing Carbon Emissions


    Contributors:
    Neff, Rita (author) / Bai, Yong (author)

    Conference:

    Ninth Asia Pacific Transportation Development Conference ; 2012 ; Chongqing, China


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2012-06-28




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English