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Title Increased Amount of Rail Freight Requires Cities to Change
Date Posted 3/20/2012
URL http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-amount-rail-freight-requires-cities.html
Description While moving freight by rail can provide a more sustainable transportation network than moving freight over the road, an increase in rail traffic can cause environmental challenges when intermodal facilities are located in urban centers. This article discusses the balance needed between global and local sustainability as well as presents a framework to assist urban planners make decisions that lead to sustainable transportation systems.

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