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Major shifts in U.S. Federal transportation policy are occurring which are realigning the roles and responsibilities of the Federal, State and local governments, and the private sector. These shifts include a decentralization of control to State and local governments, a larger role for the private sector, and reduced emphasis on construction of new facilities and more on rehabilitation and utilization of existing facilities. Although some reaction to these changes is already apparent, it is unclear at this time what the effect will be on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation systems.
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Weiner, E. Redefinition of roles and responsibilities in U.S. transportation. Transportation 12, 211–224 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00146942
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