01604827

Component

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/174360.aspx

This background paper was developed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Task Force on Development of Freight Fluidity Performance Measures. The paper addresses: the scale or geography to which fluidity measurements can be applied; the options for analyzing corridors and gateways versus analyzing particular supply chains; and factors to consider in determining the level of analysis. The paper focuses on how to determine the “what” that is analyzed. Suggestions have included looking at key corridors and gateways, aggregated supply chains, regions and megaregions, key industries and commodities, or freight sheds. Because fluidity can be measured at these different levels, this paper explores options for different scales–geographies in terms of feasibility, usefulness, and other factors. The authors conclude with recommendations and considerations related to the scale of freight fluidity analysis.

01605804

English

pp 51-62

2016-5

Transportation Research Circular

Advancing Freight Fluidity Performance Measures Workshop

Digital/other

Figures; References; Tables

Freight traffic; Performance measurement; Spatial analysis; Supply chain management

Temporal analysis

Freight Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jul 18 2016 2:18PM

• Applications of Freight Fluidity
• Data Options and Analytic Issues
• Freight Fluidity Measurement Program: Implementation Options