Total Modal Activity
Term · Transportation · MLC-T-TRA-000391
The overall activity (e.g., ton-miles) of a specific mode of transportation, whether used in a single-mode shipment, or as part of a multiple-mode shipment. For example, the total modal activity for private truck is the total ton-miles carried by private truck in single-mode shipments, combined with the total ton-miles carried by private truck in all multiple-mode shipments that include private truck (private truck and for-hire truck, private truck and rail, private truck and air, etc.)
| Identifier | MLC-T-TRA-000391 |
|---|---|
| Field | Transportation |
| References | TranStats Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-TRA-000391",
"term": "Total Modal Activity",
"field": "Transportation",
"definition": "The overall activity (e.g., ton-miles) of a specific mode of transportation, whether used in a single-mode shipment, or as part of a multiple-mode shipment. For example, the total modal activity for private truck is the total ton-miles carried by private truck in single-mode shipments, combined with the total ton-miles carried by private truck in all multiple-mode shipments that include private truck (private truck and for-hire truck, private truck and rail, private truck and air, etc.)",
"references": [
"TranStats Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/transportation/total-modal-activity/"
}
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