Transportation Challenges And Issues Facing Rural Texas
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Transportation Challenges And Issues Facing Rural Texas
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Author : Jolanda Prozzi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Transportation Challenges And Issues Facing Rural Texas written by Jolanda Prozzi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Rural transportation categories.
Over the past two decades, changes in transportation demand of agriculture and rural industry have interacted with the deregulation of the transportation sector. This has resulted in the abandonment both of the regulation of truck rates and competition, and of many rural rail links that were deemed inefficient. Agricultural industrialization and the move towards applying market principles to guide production decisions have had a profound impact on rural transportation infrastructure. Together with strategic rail decisions to terminate inefficient services, these changes have resulted in larger and heavier truck hauling agricultural products over longer distances on pavements and bridges that were not constructed to withstand these loads. Clearly there is a need to better understand the strategic challenges and issues as well as the critical role that transportation plays in promoting competitive agriculture and a vibrant rural economy. The objectives of this project were to (a) explore the rural agriculture/industry-transportation relationship, (b) provide information on major rural stakeholder, industry, and trucking views, (c) highlight the factors that result in greater demands on rural roads from the perspective of the Texas Department of Transportation, (d) present a methodology to prioritize rural transportation needs in transportation planning decisions, and (e) list a number of policy options to address rural transportation concerns.
Rural Transportation Planning Guidebook
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Author : Ronald E. Goodwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Rural Transportation Planning Guidebook written by Ronald E. Goodwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Rural transit categories.
The Rural Transportation Network In Texas
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Author : Katherine F. Turnbull
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Rural Transportation Network In Texas written by Katherine F. Turnbull and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Rural transit categories.
An efficient multimodal transportation system is critical to the economic vitality of large metropolitan areas, smaller communities, and rural areas. While transportation issues in urban areas receive a good deal of attention, the needs of rural areas are also important. This report summarizes the results of a research project examining the rural transportation system in Texas. The demographic and economic characteristics of the state's rural population are highlighted. The report also presents a multimodal approach to enhance mobility and economic development in rural parts of Texas. Researchers examine the status of highways, roadways, public transit services, intercity buses, airports, and railroads serving rural portions of the state and discuss future needs.
Profitability And Mobility In Rural America
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Author : William R. Gillis
language : en
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Release Date : 1989
Profitability And Mobility In Rural America written by William R. Gillis and has been published by Penn State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with History categories.
Rural transportation facilities and services play a critical role in supporting both commerce and quality of life in rural America. The cost and availability of freight transportation services affects the profitability of farms and businesses that depend on those services to bring production inputs and consumer products into rural areas and to carry local products to markets. Similarly, passenger transportation services are important to mobility of rural residents to gain access to the opportunities and culture of the nation. Recent economic problems in rural communities, deregulation of transportation services, and increased responsibility of local governments for building and maintaining rural roads each have stimulated renewed concern for rural transportation issues. This book looks at both the critical problems faced by rural regions and the successful approaches that have been used to help state and local governments, as well as rural enterprises, deal with those problems. Written by professionals who are active in the field of transportation economics, and who are all at land-grant institutions, the text is based primarily on the experiences of the Cooperative Extension Services and transportation institutes affiliated with land-grant universities. After a brief overview of emerging rural transportation issues and the educational challenges associated with those issues, chapters provide a comprehensive examination of key transportation issues: provision and financing of rural roads and bridges; deregulation of agricultural transportation; evaluation of the contribution of transportation to economic development; firm level transportation management; rural passenger transportation problems and solutions; and the movement of hazardous materials. Included are several case studies of successful approaches that have been used to tackle rural transportation problems in rural areas. Providing in a single volume, for the first time, a comprehensive evaluation of rural transportation issues and potential solutions, this book is a valuable resource for educators, practitioners, and students in the field of rural transportation.
Problems Of Hazardous Materials Transport In Texas And The Potential Applicability Of Its Solutions
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Author : Eric Lindquist
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Problems Of Hazardous Materials Transport In Texas And The Potential Applicability Of Its Solutions written by Eric Lindquist and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Hazardous substances categories.
Public Transportation Solutions For Regional Travel
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Public Transportation Solutions For Regional Travel written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Rural transportation categories.
Texas growing population and expanding urban areas, as well as new legislation at the federal and state levels, are presenting new challenges and new opportunities for public transit services in the state. Many travel distances for commutes, medical care, education and social services, and other purposes are extending beyond traditional transit service areas. New transit funding programs require coordination among transit, human service, and workforce interests. This project, involving researchers from four Texas universities developed recommendations, methodologies, and guidelines for regional transit coordination in Texas. The research focused on three topics: transit coordination guidelines; analysis of Medical Transportation Program (MTP) service data; and analysis of travel demand along intercity corridors.
Ethical Issues In Rural Health Care
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Author : Craig M. Klugman
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2013-01-02
Ethical Issues In Rural Health Care written by Craig M. Klugman and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-02 with Medical categories.
Klugman and Dalinis initiate a much-needed conversation about the ethical and policy concerns facing health care providers in the rural United States. This volume initiates a much-needed conversation about the ethical and policy concerns facing health care providers in the rural United States. Although 21 percent of the population lives in rural areas, only 11 percent of physicians practice there. What challenges do health care workers face in remote locations? What are the differences between rural and urban health care practices? What particular ethical issues arise in treating residents of small communities? Craig M. Klugman and Pamela M. Dalinis gather philosophers, lawyers, physicians, nurses, and researchers to discuss these and other questions, offering a multidisciplinary overview of rural health care in the United States. Rural practitioners often practice within small, tight-knit communities, socializing with their patients outside the examination room. The residents are more likely to have limited finances and to lack health insurance. Physicians may have insufficient resources to treat their patients, who often have to travel great distances to see a doctor. The first part of the book analyzes the differences between rural and urban cultures and discusses the difficulties in treating patients in rural settings. The second part features the personal narratives of rural health care providers, who share their experiences and insights. The last part introduces unique ethical challenges facing rural health care providers and proposes innovative solutions to those problems. This volume is a useful resource for bioethicists, members of rural bioethics committees and networks, policy makers, teachers of health care providers, and rural practitioners themselves.
Disability And Vocational Rehabilitation In Rural Settings
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Author : Debra A. Harley
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-03
Disability And Vocational Rehabilitation In Rural Settings written by Debra A. Harley and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-03 with Social Science categories.
This first-of-its-kind textbook surveys rehabilitation and vocational programs aiding persons with disabilities in remote and developing areas in the U.S. and abroad. Contributors discuss longstanding challenges to these communities, most notably economic and environmental obstacles and ongoing barriers to service delivery, as well as their resilience and strengths. Intersections of health, social, structural, and access disparities are shown affecting rural disabled populations such as women, racial and sexual minorities, youth, and elders. In terms of responses, a comprehensive array of healthcare and health policy solutions and recommendations is critiqued with regard to health, employment, and service effectiveness outcomes. Included among the topics: Healthcare initiatives, strategies, and challenges for people with disabilities in rural, frontier, and territory settings. Challenges faced by veterans residing in rural communities. The Asia and Pacific region: rural-urban impact on disability. Challenges after natural disaster for rural residents with disabilities. Meeting the needs of rural adults with mental illness and dual diagnoses. Capacity building in rural communities through community-based collaborative partnerships. Disability and Vocational Rehabilitation in Rural Settings makes a worthy textbook for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates in the fields of social work, community and environmental psychology, public health, sociology, education, and geography. Its professional audience also includes vocational rehabilitation counselors serving these dynamic populations.
The National Highway System And Ancillary Issues Relating To Highway And Transit Programs
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The National Highway System And Ancillary Issues Relating To Highway And Transit Programs written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Federal aid to transportation categories.
Report On A Field Study Of Problems In Agricultural Transportation And Marketing
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Report On A Field Study Of Problems In Agricultural Transportation And Marketing written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Farm produce categories.