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Call for Talking Freight Topic Ideas FHWA is now planning for the Talking Freight seminars for the second half of 2012. We are interested in your ideas on topics. Please send an email to [log in to unmask] with topic ideas and suggestions for potential presenters. In addition, if you have any suggestions on how we can improve future Talking Freight seminars, please send me an email as well. FHWA wants to ensure these seminar stay relevant and of interest and wants to hear from you on how we can best do this. Registration for April 18 Talking Freight Registration for the April 18 Talking Freight seminar on Freight and the Environment is still available. This seminar is the second of a two part series, the first was held on March 21. Freight movement by highway and rail is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy. However, the movement of freight is increasingly impacted by congestion, overburdened infrastructure and socio-economic issues. Thus, there is a need to emphasize and improve sustainability of the freight system and balance economic and environmental stewardship. Part 2 - April 18, 2012 1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT Registration: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/fpd/talking_freight/index.htm Part 2 of the series will address the research and program efforts are underway within the U.S. to improve our understanding of freight movements in corridors and international borders and their potential implications on the environment. The agenda will include: * Dr Josias Zietsman of the Texas Transportation Institute will discuss developing performance measures for sustainable freight movement. * Sylvia Grijalva of FHWA will discuss the U.S./Mexico International Border Emissions and Border Wait-time Analysis Support Study;. * Cheryl Bynum of the U.S. EPA will discuss the EPA SmartWay program efforts and initiatives. Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Symoun | Deputy Program Manager/Analyst Science Applications International Corporation | 8301 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102 Office: 703.676.6849 | Fax: 703.676.6823