The emergency services access along Class I rail corridors report is now available. This report analyses Class I freight rail incidents in the region over the past decade by carrier and incident type, and provides an overview of emergency responder access for the region. Case study analysis focuses on nine vulnerable rural communities along major Class […]
The Construction Impacts report is now available and examines the potential impact of increased work zone numbers on CMV crashes in work zones. Recommendations from the project include expanding the Work Zone Data Exchange and supporting regionalization of the tool; creating a multistate freight corridor work zone group to address multiple work zones on a […]
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We will be in Minneapolis, Augusts 25-27 for our annual meeting in Partnership with MAASTO. Running parallel to the MAASTO agenda, MAFC has created 2 days of freight sessions, networking, and tours. Please join as we learn from fantastic speakers from Amazon, AASHTO, the Federal Reserve, Great Lakes representatives, representatives from Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee, REV […]
All-hazards assessments of major freight corridors in the MAASTO region’ report available at link. A look at all-hazards assessments for nominated multi-state corridors, resources available, mapping of historic hazards, and a hazard ranking system.
With the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his policy and impacts on freight efficiency were highlighted in the Sunday, December 29 edition of FreightWaves. One of the changes detailed in the article tracks the impacts of deregulation in the trucking industry. According to the article, “Prior to the 1980s, the trucking industry was incredibly […]
Monday Events. August 12. Departs at 2 pm: Steamboat Arabia and Port KC Tour Sponsored by Quetica and High Street. Directions: Be at East Pershing side of the Westin hotel 10 minutes prior to 2pm. State attendees: If you are running close on time to make the 2 pm hotel departure, you can uber or […]
MAFC & ITTS 2024 Freight Conference Linking the Chain: Collaboration andInnovation in Freight Agenda and Presentations Please find the Pictures from the MAFC Conference below.