The March Talking Freight is now available for registration. Please visit http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/fpd/talking_freight/index.htm to register.

Date: March 16, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET

Topic: America’s Marine Highways

Description: The Marine Highway Program administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) was fully implemented in September 2010. The propose of this program designated in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is to provide alternative freight and passenger transportation choices to relieve congestion, reduce energy use, improve air quality and add resiliency to transportation corridors. Program implementation included the designation of Marine Highway Corridors and Projects, and the award of grants to a select group of projects. Additionally, studies of major Marine Highway Corridor markets and vessels are underway. This program engages not only the federal government but also state and local governments as well as the private sector.

Presenters: TBD

Talking Freight seminars are eligible for 1.5 AICP Certification Maintenance Credits (for AICP members). In order to receive credit, you must attend the full seminar and login to the seminar with your full name or type your full name into the chat area during the seminar if you are in a room with a group of people. Visit the AICP web site for more information about AICP Certification Maintenance Credits.

If you have not yet participated in Talking Freight, I encourage you to do so. These monthly seminars, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, are held via web conference, which means that you view the PowerPoint presentations over the Internet while listening to the presenters over your computer or the telephone. There is no cost involved and you do not have to leave your desk to participate. More information about Talking Freight is available at http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/fpd/talking_freight/index.htm  Links to past presentations and recordings are available on http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/freightplanning/talking.htm.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Symoun, SAIC, 703-676-6849 or [log in to unmask]

Jennifer Symoun | Deputy Program Manager/Analyst
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