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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/165529.aspx

The impact of climate change on specific U.S. ports may not only disrupt regional economies, but have nationwide implications as well. A study of climate impacts to transportation in the coastal Gulf Coast region examined the effect on regional ports of sea level rise, storm surge, increasing intensity of storm events, and greater numbers of “high heat” days. Although the impacts to ports from climate change will vary from region to region, the Gulf Coast Study illustrates the potential magnitude of risk confronting our nation’s ports. By assessing the vulnerability of individual ports and regional networks, action can be taken today to protect these vital facilities.

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English

pp 45-46

2011-6

Transportation Research Circular

Web

Maps (1)

Climate change; Impacts; Infrastructure; Ports; Risk assessment; Sea level; Storm surges; Storms

Gulf Coast (United States)

Environment; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; I15: Environment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB

Aug 11 2011 3:16PM

• Adapting to Climate Change: Another Challenge for the Transportation Community
• Adapting Transportation to the Impacts of Climate Change: State of the Practice 2011. Introduction
• Climate Change Adaptation and Preparedness Planning for Airports
• Early Signs of Climate Change: 2010 Flooding in Tennessee, Rhode Island, and Iowa
• Federal Highway Administration Activities Related to the Adaptation of Transportation Infrastructure to Climate Change Impacts
• International Scan on Climate Change Adaptation
• State Departments of Transportation Working to Adapt to a Changing Climate
• Transportation Adaptation’s Bearing on Planning, Systems Management, Operations, and Emergency Response
• TRB Special Task Force on Climate Change and Energy Identifies Research Needs
• United Kingdom’s Experience with Climate Change Adaptation and Transportation