Sustainability of Intercity Transportation Infrastructure: Assessing the Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of High-Speed Rail in the U.S.
abstract: In the U.S., high-speed passenger rail has recently become an active political topic, with multiple corridors currently being considered through federal and state level initiatives. One frequently cited benefit of high-speed rail proposals is that they offer a transition to a more sustaina...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.9447 |