The Outlook For Transportation Energy

Download or read book The Outlook for Transportation Energy written by Woodrow J. Halstead and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report gives a preliminary evaluation of some of the factors involved in transportation energy and the potential effect of expected changes in the energy situation on the programs and the operations of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. The objective is to provide general understanding of the broad aspects of the energy problem and to make the Department's administrators and others aware of the ongoing effort directed at the problem by the Research Council. The present program includes a study of the energy conservation opportunities in four general areas: 1. Highway Construction and Maintenance 2. Highway Operations 3. Highway Lighting 4. Operation of Highway Department Facilities.