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Text for Figure 1: Categories of Major Issues and Challenges

Greater Societal Challenges  
changing needs of people and industry 28
economic growth and development 25
population growth 20
environment, land use, and energy 20
multi- & internmodalism 11
demand growth and management 10
urban versus rural needs 7
tourism 6
quality of life 3
other societal challenges 3
Traditional Transportation Challenges  
mobility, efficiency, and congestion reduction 10
infrastructure, preservation, and maintenance 8
safety 7
freight 4
other traditional challenges 5
Procedural Challenges  
coordination with stakeholders 7
technological change 5
other procedural challenges 2
Administrative Challenges  
stable and secure funding 7
other administrative challenges 1

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