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Talking Freight Seminar on January 22, 2014: MAP-21 Update and 2014 Initiatives
Posted: 1/13/2014

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, more commonly known as MAP-21, has been in effect since October 2012. The law contained an increased emphasis on freight transportation, including provisions related to national freight policy, performance measurement, truck parking and truck size and weight, and commercial vehicle permits during national emergencies. MAP-21 also included language guiding the establishment of a National Freight Network, the creation of a National Freight Strategic Plan, state freight plans, and state freight advisory committees. Work is progressing to meet all of the freight requirements in the law; significant progress has been made by USDOT and our state and local partners. This webinar will provide an overview of some of the MAP-21 freight provisions that have been implemented or are advancing, and will highlight upcoming activities to be conducted in 2014.

URL: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/fpd/talking_freight/index.htm


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