National Highway System (NHS) Connectors
NHS connectors are the public roads leading to major intermodal terminals. Although they account for less than 1 percent of NHS mileage, NHS Connectors are key conduits for the timely and reliable delivery of goods. Hence it is important to evaluate the condition and performance of connectors and related investment needs. The Office of Freight Management and Operations undertook two studies to evaluate the condition of NHS connectors and identify needed improvements. These and other related studies are available here.
- Freight News: NHS Freight Connectors [HTML, PDF 482KB]
- NHS Intermodal Freight Connectors, Report to Congress [HTML, DOC 4.27MB]
- Press Release: NHS Intermodal Freight Connector, Report to Congress
- Pulling Together: The National Highway System and ITS Connections to Major Intermodal Terminals [HTML, PDF, 256KB]
- The Role of National Highway System Connectors: Industry Context and Issues [HTML, PDF 222KB]
- Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and Transit: 2002 Conditions and Performance Report - Chapter 25, NHS Freight Connectors
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Rolf Schmitt
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Rolf.Schmitt@dot.gov
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