Freight Analysis Framework FHWA Office of Freight Operations and Management Objective Describe and forecast national freight flows, and develop a national freight productivity program to improve freight movement and reduce congestion. Project Challenge Business and industry have adopted just-in-time manufacturing and delivery strategies to increase productivity, reduce the cost of goods and services delivered to consumers, and remain competitive in global markets. These logistics strategies depend on cost-effective and reliable freight transportation. However, we are seeing diminishing returns from past transportation investments, and transportation productivity is declining. The volume of U.S. freight is expected to nearly double by 2020. The increase in freight traffic will further strai

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