| Abstract: | Phase II of TxDOT 0-6837 investigated nine strategy/technology (S/T) areas recommended by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at the end of Phase I. Researchers used the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 750: Volume 3 Systematic Technology Reconnaissance, Evaluation, and Adoption Methodology (STREAM) evaluation method and other appropriate methodologies to assess each S/T area. The nine areas selected for further evaluation were automated/zero emission freight systems, freight rail public-private partnerships, alternative fueled freight vehicles, truck-shipper matching systems, port intelligent transportation systems, separation of trucks from automobiles, truck parking information systems, freight village facility development, and border advanced freight traveler information. The Phase II project expanded the understanding of the nine selected S/T areas using NCHRP-recommended STREAM process evaluation methods, informed the TxDOT project panel how evaluated S/Ts could address TxDOT freight planning goals and objectives, and identified test concepts and applications that could address freight system needs. Phase III will implement activities related to four of the S/Ts advanced by the panel during Phase II. |
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