NCFRP - Report 1: Public and Private Sector Interdependence in Freight Transporation Market

Written by Transporation Research Board For The Research and Innovative Technology
Administration

"Investment decisions affecting the future U.S. freight transportation system should be based
on an understanding of the market, a clear vision of trends, and a thoughtful awareness of the
relationships that exist between public investment decisions and private investment decisions."

Step 8 - pp. 22-26: Section 3 - What can be done to better align Public and Private Freight
Interests

This section includes actions that should be performed in order to create a business plan for
freight, ensuring public and private industry collaboration. Actions discussed include hiring
qualified public agency decision making staff that understands the needs to facilitate with the
private sector; Improving communication and education between the public and private sector by
including freight advisory groups into the conversation; and to have public-private teams create
project milestones. Appendix D provides case studies for best practices in Public-Private
partnerships.