Winter 2010 Freight Notes

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

The Winter 2010 edition of the MVFC Freight Notes are now available for download.
In this issue, you’ll find:

  • A feature about returning freight to the Missouri River
  • Information about current Mississippi Valley Freight Coalition projects
  • A report on the Future of Interstate Coalitions TRB panel
  • Information about the 2010 MVFC Conference and Annual Meeting
  • A report on the carbon footprint of local food production and consumption
  • A report on the 13th Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium
  • A project profile of Mn/DOT’s I-90/94 Corridors Study

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