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Research Reports
Filter by Keyword8 report(s) found with economic development in the keywords field 1 - 8 of 8 This study focuses on the qualitative and quantitative benefits of small urban and rural public transit systems in the United States. First, a thorough review of previous literature is presented. Then, a framework is developed which focuses on three main areas of transit benefits most relevant to rural... The focus of this study is on the potential role of transportation infrastructure in expanding sales of goods outside the state. Much of the freight exported from North Dakota moves by rail. Therefore, both highway and railroad system are analyzed. To the extent possible, the benefits and costs associated... The objective of this project was to develop a program that provides short-term analyses and education in an effort to enhance the viability of rural manufacturing and processing firms through a better understanding of transportation and logistics management by organizations in North Dakota. This paper reports the results of a survey designed to determine the issues affecting North Dakota's rural aviation community. The survey elicited responses from airport managers on the broader concerns of aviation in the state. The overall objective of this study was to capture the critical transportation and infrastructure issues which influence economic development in North Dakota. The issues were identified through three conferences held within one year. Results were conveyed to the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs... The overall objective of this study was to complete a comparative analysis of firms and economic development specialists' attitudes about the importance location factors in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Results indicated that overall, state and local taxes ranked first, infrastructure ranked... Economic development efforts are addressed as "family of services" to prospective businesses. There is some uncertainty if transportation/logistics should be considered as a factor within the family of services. The overall goal of this study was to develop a better understanding of the relationship... The purpose of this report is to disseminate information and ideas which, hopefully, will be of some value to you in formulating an opinion of your own concerning development of the coal, water and related land resources of southwestern North Dakota. |
