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Traffic Congestion and Reliability: Linking Solutions to Problems


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This figure illustrates the economic effects of transportation, with travel time, cost, and reliability being key factors. Two factors, transportation system investment and transportation system efficiency, are shown as contributors. Several other factors as shown as outcomes: productivity, labor and market access, competitiveness, and economic growth.

Figure 3.16 Economic Effects of Transportation
1980-2000


This figure illustrates the economic effects of transportation, with travel time, cost, and reliability being key factors.

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