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Analysis Of Policy Issues Relating To Public Investment In Private Freight Infrastructure, Mti Report 99-03, Daniel M. Evans, Norman Kelley
Analysis Of Policy Issues Relating To Public Investment In Private Freight Infrastructure, Mti Report 99-03, Daniel M. Evans, Norman Kelley
Mineta Transportation Institute
The Norman Y. Mineta International Institute for Surface Transportation Policy Studies (IISTPS) at San José State University conducted this study to review the issues and implications involved in the investment of public funds in private freight infrastructure. After thorough legal research, the project team reached the following conclusions: LEGAL ANALYSIS: The California legislature has the legal power to invest public funds in privately-owned freight infrastructure projects State Highway funds, excepting gas tax revenues, may be used for investment in freight infrastructure projects. Gas tax revenues are restricted to highway use by current interpretations of the California Constitution. A challenge to …
Impact Of The North American Free Trade Agreement On Transportation In The Border Areas Of The United States: With Emphasis On The California-Mexico Border, Mti Report 99-02, George E. Gray
Mineta Transportation Institute
The Norman Y. Mineta International Institute for Surface Transportation Policy Studies (IISTPS) at San Jos. State University conducted this study to identify impacts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on transportation in the U.S. border areas, with emphasis on the California-Baja California border zone. Major focus was placed on the identification of recommendations to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to improve the ability of that organization to identify and accelerate short-term implementation of the needed infrastructure improvements. The subjects covered include a literature review, identification of issues in the form of questions, discussion of the questions, and …
Crossing The Bay Water Transit Initiative Forum, Mti Report F-00-1, Mineta Transportation Institute
Crossing The Bay Water Transit Initiative Forum, Mti Report F-00-1, Mineta Transportation Institute
Mineta Transportation Institute
Traffic congestion is always a hot topic. One solution being explored in the Bay Area is expanded ferry service. The Bay Area Council recently completed a study of the Bay Area Water Transit Initiative. In July, 1999, the California Commonwealth Club and the Mineta Transportation Institute teamed up to bring together the public and a panel of experts. This publication is a transcript of that forum, "Crossing the Bay: Water Transit Initiative Forum." Panelists included: Randy Shandobil, KTVU Political Reporter— Moderator Bonnie Cox, Co-Executive Director, Commonwealth Club— East Bay Mayor Shirley Dean, Berkeley, CA Rod Diridon, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation …
Maintenance And Continued Development Of The Iistps Transportation Information System, Transweb, Mti Report 99-01, Sandra Belanger, Stephen Kwan
Maintenance And Continued Development Of The Iistps Transportation Information System, Transweb, Mti Report 99-01, Sandra Belanger, Stephen Kwan
Mineta Transportation Institute
The Norman Y. Mineta International Institute for Surface Transportation Policy Studies (IISTPS) at San José State University (SJSU) conducted this project to maintain and continue development of a transportation information system entitled TransWeb . The project elements included: 1) the maintenance and continued development of a World Wide Web site for IISTPS (TransWeb); 2) development and maintenance of a library resource database; and 3) a survey of transportation professionals, primarily in California, regarding their use of the Internet and TransWeb. Site statistics reported here show the extent to which the transportation community uses TransWeb. Standard maintenance procedures are employed, including …