Spring 2012 Freight Notes
The Spring 2012 edition of the MAFC Freight Notes is now available. This issue is devoted to a review of the 2012 Mid-America Freight Coalition Annual Meeting, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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All-Hazards Assessments of Major Freight Corridors in the MAASTO Region
All-hazards assessments of major freight corridors in the MAASTO region’ report available at link. A look at all-hazards assessments for nominated multi-state corridors, resources available, mapping of historic hazards, and a hazard ranking system.
Fall River Woes
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