Indiana received an increase in federal freight funding for a critical freight project, the US 31 Hamilton County Improvement Project. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today approved increasing the federally-funded share for the U.S. 31 Hamilton County Improvement Project in Indiana to 90 percent. The 90 percent match represents about a $23 million increase over […]
Author: Mid-America Freight Coalition
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Jun
The recently created National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) held its first meeting on June 25. Illinois DOT Secretary Anne Schneider chairs the NFAC, which will provide recommendations to the USDOT for improving the movement of freight in the United States.
In a report released today, AASHTO makes the case for greater investment in the marine infrastructure system of the United States. “The Waterborne Freight Transportation Bottom Line Report identifies threats to the future of the Marine Transportation System and offers a number of key findings and action alternatives. The action alternatives include the creation of […]
The Iowa DOT recently released a brochure that strongly advocates for increased investment in the infrastructure of the US inland waterway system. For more information, you can download the complete brochure.
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May
On May 30, outgoing USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood named the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is comprised of 47 voting members from outside the Department of Transportation. The Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, as well as representatives from other Federal agencies with freight-related obligations will serve […]
Thursday, June 13 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. McNamara Alumni Center University of Minnesota 200 Oak Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55413 As part of an effort to update the Minnesota statewide freight plan in 2013, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a future freight scenario planning workshop to gather input from freight stakeholders. […]
Public Input Session May 29, 2013 US DOT Headquarters 12:30-4:30pm EDT The US DOT is holding a public input session for the Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Study (CTSW) that is required by MAP-21 (section 32801). The Study will evaluate and compare the differences between trucks loaded at or below current federal truck size and […]
The National Governors Association has released a statement of principles and a Letter to Congress regarding the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (S. 601).
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May
The US Department of Transportation is holding a series of webinars that focus on the FY2013 TIGER application process. These webinars are available free of charge, but space is limited and advance registration is required. TIGER 2013 Application Preparation Guidance Seminar (May 3, 2013, 2:00–3:00pm EDT) TIGER 2013 Benefit Cost Analysis Guidance Seminar (May 6, […]
We’ve expanded the MAFC MAP-21 Resources page with more than a dozen new documents and resources from the USDOT, FHWA, and state DOTs.