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Title	Agricultural transportation research and service agenda
Record ID	13112
Personal Name Creator	Vachal, Kimberly
Corporate Contributor	Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (North Dakota State University)
Publication Date	19930200
Abstract	The purpose of this paper is to provide a plan for research and service that serves the transportation needs of North Dakota's rural, resource-based economy. A description of the unique characteristics of North Dakota's transportation environment are discussed and a broad agenda for research projects and plan for services is presented. The future viability of this network is vital because North Dakota's resource-based economy requires timely, efficient transportation for its low-valued bulk commodities. Greater efficiency of the transportation network, translates to increased productivity that will benefit both transport users and providers. The first section of this report describes the environment for transporting agricultural commodities in North Dakota. Next, an agenda for research and service is described. Topics are discussed for each of the eight research categories. In conclusion, an agenda for research and services is summarized. 19 p.
TRT Terms	Agricultural products ; Rates, fares and tolls ; Freight transportation ; Competition ; Rural areas ; Infrastructure ; Research
Classification	NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION; NTL - PLANNING AND POLICY - Freight Planning and Policy; AGR - FREIGHT - Grain & Other Farm Commodities
Geographical Coverage	North Dakota
Resource type	Research Paper
URL	http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/13000/13100/13112/SP109.pdf
Format	PDF
Language:	English
Database	NTL Digital Repository

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