Office of Operations
photos of traffic merging onto congested highway, congestion in snowstorm, variable message sign, cargo, variable speed limit sign in a work zone, and a freeway at night
21st century operations using 21st century technologies

Operations News - Details

News

Talking Freight Webinar for March 20, 2019: ITS MARAD Truck Staging Program
Posted: 3/8/2019

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are collaborating to address the port congestion challenges by evaluating potential Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) benefits via automation and increased connectivity. The ITS MARAD Truck Staging Study is intended to establish the foundation for the long-term development and demonstration of port truck staging concepts. The program will improve the safety, access, reliability, and readiness of port facilities through advanced technologies and techniques to increase the reliability and efficiencies of truck movements. This webinar will discuss the study's findings, and provide a port perspective on addressing truck staging needs.

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


Return to News Listings
  Last modified: April 12, 2025