July 2003
Rural Freight Transportation
Moves Local Economies
Safe and adequate transportation is needed
to connect rural Americans to everyday necessities such as
shopping, healthcare, jobs and other quality of life
enhancements. Safe and sound transportation is essential
for regional economic growth to connect businesses to
customers and bring goods to market.
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Trucking Goods to Market
in Rural America
Trucks move more goods to market than any other form of
conveyance. The trucking industry is integral to the US
and rural economies, and it is critical that freight
continues to move smoothly and safely to as much of the
country as possible.
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Short Line & Regional Railroads
Stimulate
Local Economies
According to the American Short Line
and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), short line and
regional railroads operate and maintain 29 percent of the
American railroad industry’s route mileage, and account
for nine percent of the rail industry’s freight revenue
and 11 percent of railroad employment.
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Ports: Gateways to
Economic Development
The efficient and swift movement of goods
through ports contributes to local and regional economic
growth, including job creation according to the American
Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).
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