Technology in Rural Transportation
Technology in Rural Transportation

Author: D. Deeter

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Identifies and describes proven, cost-effective, "low-tech" solutions for rural transportation-related problems or needs. Through a process of research and interviews with local level transportation professionals throughout the U.S., examples of technology applications which have been locally developed to meet local problems were identified and documented. Includes descriptions of benefits of the technology, the expected implementation process, the potential issues associated with technology, and each technology's role in larger scale, fully integrated rural transportation systems. Charts and tables. Photos.

Highway Infrastructure and the Economy
Highway Infrastructure and the Economy

Author: Howard J Shatz

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2011-05

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 0833052268

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To inform debate on a new transportation bill being considered, the authors review the literature on the economic outcomes of highway infrastructure spending, which constitutes the largest share of federal spending on transportation infrastructure. They highlight the connections between highway spending and the economy and then analyze the literature to trace the effects of highway infrastructure on productivity, output, and employment.

Rural Transportation
Rural Transportation

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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Hearings held in Wichita, Kansas on rural passenger and freight services, agricultural shipping requirements and carriers capacity.