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ROLE OF WATERWAYS IN THE NATION'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

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00128785

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Abstract:

The significant role that inland waterways play in the domestic transportation system is discussed. The influence of federal agencies is examined. The unregulated status of the waterway system and the attempt by the U.S. Congress to impose user charges on the carriers of bulk commodities are emphasized.

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Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Passenger and Freight Transportation Characteristics. 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.

Monograph Accession #:

00130525

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Broemser, Gary M

Pagination:

pp 1-5

Publication Date:

1975

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 545
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

54th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia
Date: 1975-1-13 to 1975-1-17

ISBN:

0309024501

Media Type:

Print

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Subject Areas:

Finance; Freight Transportation; Law; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Apr 21 1978 12:00AM

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