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Title:

EFFECT OF A SUDDEN FUEL SHORTAGE ON FREIGHT TRANSPORT IN THE UNITED STATES: AN OVERVIEW

Accession Number:

00330098

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/0360859X

Abstract:

This paper examines the potential effects of a sudden supply disruption on freight transport in particular. The paper discusses what freight transport is like, especially as it relates to the use of energy; it is important to understand where the energy goes and what affects the level of its consumption. It then sets out some of the main conservative responses transport firms might make to a shortage, with a rough indication as to their potential effectiveness. Modal shifts and opportunities within these modes are examined, and suggestions about whether and how our knowledge in these areas can be improved are made.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. This paper appeared in Transportation Research Special Report No. 191, Considerations in Transportation Energy Contingency Planning. Proceedings of the National Energy Users' Conference

Monograph Accession #:

00330086

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Hooker, John N

Pagination:

pp 71-81

Publication Date:

1980

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Special Report

Issue Number: 191
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0360-859X

Conference:

National Energy Users' Conference for Transportation

Location: San Antonio Texas, United States
Date: 1980-4-13 to 1980-4-16
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Energy; U.S. Department of Transportation

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

References (30) ; Tables (8)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Effectiveness; Energy crisis

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Energy; Environment; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Oct 28 1981 12:00AM

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