Regional Solutions for a Regional Issue
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a report that summarizes the volume and value of freight flows; the physical network for freight; the economic conditions that generate freight movements; the industry that carries freight; and the safety, energy, and environmental implications of freight transportation.
For more information, download the Freight Facts and Figures 2012 (PDF).
We will be in Minneapolis, Augusts 25-27 for our annual meeting in Partnership with MAASTO. Running parallel to the MAASTO agenda, MAFC has created 2 days of freight sessions, networking, and tours. Please join as we learn from fantastic speakers from Amazon, AASHTO, the Federal Reserve, Great Lakes representatives, representatives from Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee, REV […]
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.
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are slowing barge movements. To add to the frustration of the delays, there is an industry wide work force shortage, and the tow’s cost of operation continue and multiple with the delays. Read the article at: https://www.farmprogress.com/harvest/its-disastrous-barge-captain-explains-transportation-woes-shallow-mississippi
