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Freight Facts and Figures 2009
This report is a snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the United States, the physical network over which freight moves, the economic conditions that generate freight movements, the industry that carries freight, and the safety, energy, and environmental implications of freight transportation. This snapshot helps decision makers, planners, and the public understand the magnitude and importance of freight transportation in the economy.

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FY 2010 Transportation Planning Broad Agency Announcement Proposals Due by February 15, 2010 - 2/2/2010
The FHWA Office of Planning is soliciting proposals for research and development projects that could lead to transformational...

Freight Facts and Figures 2009 is Now Available - 1/29/2010
This report is a snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the United States, the...

Talking Freight Seminar on February 17, 2010 - Empty Miles Program - Matching Empty Trailers With Available Freight - 1/22/2010
Truck carriers often face challenges with minimizing their empty tractor-trailer miles. These challenges are particularly acute during periods...

New NCSL Transportation Operations, Management and ITS Legislation Tracking Database - 1/14/2010
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has developed a Transportation Operations, Management and ITS Legislation Tracking Database....

Nominations for the 2010 Freight Academy Program Accepted Through January 29, 2010 - 1/14/2010
The I-95 Corridor Coalition's Freight Academy is a unique immersion program designed to efficiently train public sector agency...

Minnesota DOT's First Comprehensive Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan Available for Public Comment - 1/14/2010
Increasing travel options, improving access to goods and services and keeping the state competitive are some of the...
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