WASHINGTON – Bill S1036, just introduced to Congress, aims to increase use of non-highway, intermodal freight by 10 percent by 2020, according to Trucker.com.
Goals of the bill include:
Bill Introduced to Reduce Truck Traffic
WASHINGTON – S1036, a bill just introduced in Congress which aims to increase use of non-highway, intermodal freight by 10 percent by 2020 has kicked up a lot of dust lately, according to Trucker.com.
by Staff
May 19, 20091 min to read
Reducing national per-capita motor vehicle miles traveled on an annual basis.
Reducing national motor vehicle-related fatalities by 50 percent by 2030.
Reducing national surface transportation-generated carbon dioxide levels by 40 percent by 2030.
Reducing national surface transportation delays per capita on an annual basis, and
Increasing the percentage of system-critical surface transportation assets that are in a state of good repair by 20 percent by 2030.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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