US DOT Launches a Freight Policy Council

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the launch of the Freight Policy Council which will focus on improving the condition and performance of the national freight network to better ensure the ability of the United States to compete in today’s global economy.  The council will develop a national, intermodal plan for improving the efficiency of freight movement and will work with states to encourage development of a forward looking state freight strategy.

For more information, read the complete press release and Secretary LaHood’s FastLane post.

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