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Conditions and Performance Report
Appendix C—National Highway System
Freight Intermodal Connectors

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Connector Condition

Investment Information

 

Traffic Operations and Safety

Over half of the freight connectors exhibited safety and/or operational problems. (See Exhibit C-6)

Exhibit C-6. Operational Problems

Heavy traffic, difficulty making left and right turns and lack of turning lanes were the most prevalent problems causing congestion on the connectors. Delays at traffic signals, on-street parking conflicts, and truck queues at facility gates are also shown.

 

 
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