Contributions

  • DeCorla-Souza, Kevin - Contributor
  • Science Applications International Corporation - Contributor
  • Transit Cooperative Research Program - Contributor
  • United States. Federal Transit Administration - Contributor
  • Transit Development Corporation - Contributor
and 1 more
  • National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board - Contributor

Publication

2012 - Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C, District of Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

31,250 words, Guess

Page Count

125 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCHD9579.G4 F75 2012

Alternate Titles

  • Evaluating fuel purchasing strategies for public transit agencies
  • Fuel purchasing strategies for public transit agencies

Description

This guidebook is designed to help identify and evaluate risks and uncertainties with respect to fuel prices. The guide also describes tools and techniques for minimizing the impact of fuel price uncertainties over time. The guidebook introduces the concept of fuel price risk management, identifies alternative purchasing strategies, and outlines steps necessary to implement a risk management program. It defines and evaluates alternative cost-effective fuel purchasing strategies designed to benefit public transportation agencies of varying sizes, and it provides a management framework to assist transit agencies through the fuel purchasing process.

Subjects

Topics

PricesPlanningPurchasingEvaluationForecastingMotor fuelsLocal transit

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Series Statement

  • TCRP report -- 156
  • Report (Transit Cooperative Research Program) -- 156.

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