Registration is now available for the January 22 Talking Freight Seminar on MAP-21 Update and 2014 Initiatives.

Topic: MAP-21 Update and 2014 Initiatives

Date/Time: January 22, 2014 1:00 – 2:30 pm EST

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

Description: The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st 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 a 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 US DOT 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.

MAP-21 Freight Provisions, Activities and Accomplishments

This presentation will provide an overview of MAP-21 freight-related accomplishments from the federal perspective.

• Caitlin Hughes Rayman, Director, FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations

2014 Conditions and Performance Report

This presentation will provide an overview of the 2014 Conditions and Performance Report that is required by MAP-21 Section 1115 and is currently in the process of being drafted by the U.S. DOT

• Jack Wells, U.S. DOT Office of the Secretary, Chief Economist

National Freight Advisory Committee

This presentation will provide an overview of the National Freight Advisory Committee, including its composition and its current activities.

• Tretha Chromey, U.S. DOT Office of the Secretary, Office of Policy

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.

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.

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