| Designate a Freight-Person at Key Agencies | |
| Description: Designating a freight person at key agencies facilitates outreach efforts because, in time, this individual becomes the focal point of communications between the public and private sectors. In addition to training in transportation planning, the designated person should have a basic background in urban design concepts, logistics, and most importantly, communications skills. As for any focal position, succession planning is advisable. | |
| Targeted mode: All modes | Geographic scope: City, Area |
| Type of initiative: Stakeholder engagement: designate a freight-person at key agencies | Primary objective: Stakeholder engagement |
| Expected costs and level of effort to implement: The main cost of this initiative is related to hiring an analyst with background in freight transportation, or training a member of the staff on urban design concepts and logistics. | |
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| References: Holguín Veras et al. 2013b | |
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