Feasibility of a next-generation, intermodal rail-truck transport system for the western I-80 corridor
Subtitle: engineering, economic, environmental, safety and security policy considerations
By: prepared by: R&S Consulting ; [author(s): Gary Schneider ... et al.].
Contributors: Schneider, Gary.; WYDOT Research Center.; Wyoming. Dept. of Transportation.
Series: FHWA-WY -- 06/05.
Publisher: R&S Consulting
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Cheyenne, WY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
Subjects: Roads -- Deterioration -- Economic aspects -- Wyoming; Roads -- Deterioration -- Wyoming -- Prevention; Containerization -- Wyoming; Interstate 80
Other titles: I-80, we must act now
Description: Heavy truck use is expected to double in fifteen years over the Wyoming and Nebraska portion of the I-80 corridor. The study evaluates alternatives to repaving the interstate highway for the increased traffic volume. The alternatives included: material changes, additional capacity, and diverting truck cargo to railroads.
Notes: Cover title.

"FHWA-WY-06/05."

"November 2006."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-190).

Final report; June 2005-Dec. 2006.

Work sponsored by Wyoming Dept. of Transportation, WYDOT Research Center, under work unit no. RS03(205)

Cover logos for: WYDOT Research Center; U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration; Wyoming Dept. of Transportation; and University of Wyoming.