The economic efficiency of allowing longer combination vehicles in Texas /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bienkowski, Bridget Nicole
Corporate Authors:	University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.), Texas Transportation Institute, Southwest Region University Transportation Center (U.S.), University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
Other Authors:	Walton, C. Michael
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Austin, Tex. : Southwest Region University Transportation Center, Center for Transportation Research, University of Texas at Austin, [2011]
Series:	Research report (Southwest Region University Transportation Center (U.S.)) ; 11/476660-00077-1.
Subjects:	Trucks > Size > Texas. Trucks > Texas > Weight.
Online Access:	http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/43000/43400/43457/476660-00077-1.pdf

Description
Abstract:	This paper shows the economic efficiency of allowing longer combination vehicles in Texas. First, an overview of the truck size and weight policies is explained, with an emphasis on those that affect Texas. Next, LCV operations in other countries are described. Then, an LCV scenario for Texas is chosen, with specific routes and vehicle types. Operational costs for these vehicles are calculated on a cost per mile and cost per ton (or cubic yard) mile. The LCV scenario and the current truck base case are analyzed to find the number of truck trips, the number of mile, and the cost per mile for the chosen routes. These are then compared to estimate the change if LCVs were allowed in Texas.
Item Description:	"August 2011." "Research Report SWUTC/11/476660-00077-1." "Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers program"--Tech. report doc. p.
Physical Description:	xix, 57 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (page 57).