Abstract

Geospatial Emissions Characterization for Intermodal Freight in the Great Lakes
Track: Transportation
Author(s): Colin Murphy, James Winebrake, Scott Hawker

The Great Lakes are currently a major conduit for low unit-value bulk freight such as iron ore, grain and coal. Despite the rapid adoption of containerization and intermodal shipment of general freight, little of this activity occurs on the Great Lakes. This project seeks to characterize the freight transport network in the Great Lakes region in order to identify potential routes along which general or containerized freight could be shifted to water-borne modes. Such a shift could present significant improvements in transport energy intensity, reduce pollutant emissions and reduce road congestion around major cities. Additionally, this project seeks to use GIS to characterize the environmental impacts of freight shipment in the Great Lakes Region.

Colin Murphy
Rochester Institute of Technology
92 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , New York 14623-5604
United States
Phone: 415-730-1501
E-mail: cwm6445@rit.edu

James Winebrake
Rochester Institute of Technology
92 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , New York 14623-5604
United States
Phone: 585-475-4648
E-mail: jjwgpt@rit.edu

Scott Hawker
Rochester Institute of Technology
134 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , New York 14623-5608
United States
Phone: 1-585-475-2705
E-mail: hawker@mail.rit.edu