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Modal Choice |
determines what transportation system will be used;
estimates how many people will use public transit and how many will use private autos |
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Intermodal Transportation |
combo of more than one mode of transpo and results in the interchange of equipment
ex. freight: truck to rail, ship to truck etc
passengers: walking to biking, subway to air, biking to rail, etc |
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Major Features of Freight Movement |
Motor carriers: ubiquitous and door-to-door service
railroads: bulky products in large quantities
both account for ~50% of ton-km transported and 75% of shipment values |
