USDOT Benefit/Cost Workshop

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

The US Department of Transportation will sponsor an introductory workshop that provides an introduction to benefit/cost analysis for transportation infrastructure.
Download the flyer and the draft agenda for this workshop.
Benefit/cost analysis is becoming increasingly important in the evaluation of transportation projects funded by federal transportation programs.

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