United States Department of Transportation
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National freight transportation policy statement
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1997-01-06
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Abstract:This statement of guiding principles for the Nation's freight transportation system sets forth a DOT policy framework that will help shape important decisions affecting freight transportation across all modes. Our interest is to ensure the nation has a safe, reliable, and efficient freight transportation system that supports economic growth and international competitiveness both now and in the future, while protecting and contributing to a healthy and secure environment. The goal of this statement is to provide guidance for making the Nation's transportation system serve its citizens better. To achieve this goal, new partnerships must be formed among public agencies, the freight transportation industries and shippers. Highways, airports, rail facilities, ports, pipelines, waterways, intermodal transportation, and the freight carriers and shippers they serve all play a vital role in the Nation's economic health. The integrated nature of the Nation's transportation facilities and operations is an important feature that must be accounted for in the establishment of principles and actions that are directed at improving freight transportation. An efficient transportation system results in lower production and logistics costs for U.S. firms and better prices for consumers. In order to compete successfully in international markets U.S. firms must be able to rely on an efficient domestic freight transportation system that is effectively managed. The system also must support achievement of other national goals by fostering safe, effective, timely and environmentally sound freight transportation that improves the quality of life for all U.S. citizens. Effective freight transportation policy and planning must consider that much of our transportation infrastructure is provided by the different levels of government and that major portions are put in place by private capital. The policy must allow for variations in State, regional and local conditions, requirements and resources. Further, the fusion of public and private investment creates economic opportunities but also may raise regulatory conflicts, and both must be considered in national freight policy and planning.
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