See the "Freight Transport Management" chapter of our Online TDM
Encyclopedia (http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm16.htm) which includes
information, examples and references.
Best wishes,
-Todd Litman
At 06:19 AM 3/26/2004 +0000, Tony Sammel wrote:
>Hi all
>
>I am researching initiatives that have been used to manage the
>transporation of freight by road. This includes initiatives to shift
>freight transportation from road to rail and/or discourage road freight
>transportation during peak hours. Such initiatives may involve price
>penalties, regulatation,.....?
>
>Does anyone know of any such initiatives and websites/sources where i could
>find more information regarding them?
>
>I am aware that the Austrian and Swiss governments have used legislation to
>push road freight onto rail... if anyone has additional information
>regarding this legislation and/or knowledge of how successful it has been
>it would also be helpful.
>
>Thank You
>Tony
Sincerely,
Todd Litman, Director
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
"Efficiency - Equity - Clarity"
1250 Rudlin Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 3R7, Canada
Phone & Fax: 250-360-1560
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Website: http://www.vtpi.org
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