Title: INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRANSFER FACILITIES IN CALIFORNIA
Abstract: The increase in international trade through California ports is creating transportation problems in the urbanized regions adjacent to these ports. Most intermodal freight transfer facilities are being planned or constructed as part of seaport expansion due to this increase in trade. Although these transfer facilities may alleviate some problems on the transportation system, they may also exacerbate others. Any modal shifts from turck to rail that result from the relocation of transfer facilities in closer proximity to the ports must be viewed in the context of the overall increase in rail traffic. The projected increase in container cargo and coal and grain exports equates to significantly higher volumes of rail traffic through highly urbanized areas. Although modal shifts may benefit highway truck traffic, increases in rail traffic could create severe problems, particularly at grade crossings in the Los Angeles area. The focus of this paper is on the role of the state, specifically the California Department of Transportation, in port access planning. The role of the state is reexamined in the light of increases in international trade through California's ports and the impact of these increases on the transportation systems that provide access to the ports. In addition, proposed intermodal freight transfer facilities are examined to determine if such facilities will have a significant effect on the problems associated with increased port traffic. (Author)
Publication Year: 1983
Publication Date: 1983-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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