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A Case Study of the Intermodal Issues Facing the Puget Sound Region and the Port of Seattle, December 2006

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Published Date December 2006
Type of Publication Reports
Publication Under SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Transportation Working Group (TPTWG)
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Pages 49
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Description

The intent of this case study is to use a real world example to stimulate discussion and the exchange of ideas about challenges and opportunities in intermodal transportation. The effort to increase trade and commerce between APEC economies is based on the belief that open communication and dialog, and a sharing of technology and techniques will benefit all economies.

  • Introduction
  • Overview of State to Local Political Landscape
  • Public Perception and Involvement
  • Washington State Economy
  • Seattle Infrastructure
  • Congestion
  • Seaport Competition
  • Environmental Issues
  • Workforce Development Issues
  • Summary Challenges
  • Implications for Using the Case Study
  • References
  • Addendum Materia