3.5: Intermodal Transportation

Promote the Development of an Intermodal Transportation Network

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In the twenty-first century, growth and prosperity depend on the ability to develop intermodal transportation systems with fast, efficient, and dependable access to worldwide suppliers and markets. Appalachian communities and businesses must continue to strengthen support for intermodal transportation strategies designed to improve access to Appalachia's transportation network (including aviation, local transit systems, railway systems, and inland waterways) as well as to increase the responsiveness of that network to the needs of businesses, communities, and residents. Selected Strategies: Provide funding for studies on enhancing economic development opportunities presented by intermodalism. Support analysis of strategic locations for inland ports. Help create the organizations required to move intermodal connectivity forward. Sponsor regional forums to discuss the potential for intermodal development. Construct access roads that link economic development opportunities to the Appalachian Development Highway System and other major highways.

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