Kansas Freight Advisory Committee

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

In late March, KDOT Secretary Mike King announced the formation of the Kansas Freight Advisory Committee.

“This committee will provide input to me,” Secretary Mike King said. “As well as advising and assisting with identifying freight transportation issues, the committee will help us prioritize highway and rail freight corridors of significance and identify multimodal freight infrastructure needs.”
For more information about the Kansas Freight Advisory Committee, including a full listing of the committees members and upcoming meetings, consult the KDOT Press Release.

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