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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
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
Kansas Creates Multimodal Transportation and Innovation Division
Kansas DOT is responding to changes in travel and freight movement to ensure their agency supports the existing and expected changes in transportation, communications, and IT technologies. Secretary Lorenz of Kansas DOT recently announced they are establishing the Multimodal Transportation and Innovation Division at KDOT. She added, this division, led by Cory Davis, will contain the Bureau of […]