Fifth Student Assignment: What is the best freight transport mode?

• Truck?
• Rail?
• Air?
• Water (Barge or Ship)?

Due Friday April 13, 2012

The class is divided into four teams each advocating for a mode

Each team makes a 3-5 minute presentation followed by discussion

Consider
Cost of infrastructure, cost of vehicles, cost to operate, cost to use
Convenience,
Loss, Damage and Safety
Speed
Reliability
Capacity
Environment (Air, Noise, Congestion)
Energy Impacts