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Registration is now available for the November 19 Talking Freight Seminar. Topic: MAP-21 Freight Provisions: Status Review and Discussion Date/Time: November 19, 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 21st Century Act, more commonly known as MAP-21, recently hit its two year milestone since being enacted in October 2012. The law contained an increased emphasis on freight transportation, including provisions related to freight performance measurement, truck parking, 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, the identification of Projects of National and Regional Significance, the creation of State Freight Plans, and the establishment of State Freight Advisory Committees. Significant progress towards the provisions in the law has been achieved, but considerable work still needs to be done to meet all of the freight requirements contained in the law. This webinar will provide an overview of some of the MAP-21 freight provisions that have been enacted or are in the process of being enacted. The webinar is intended to allow for active discussion between U.S. DOT and webinar participants on items related to the implementation of MAP-21 freight provisions. Introduction to MAP-21 Freight Provisions This presentation will provide an overview of the MAP-21 freight provisions and the items that will be discussed during the webinar. * Caitlin Rayman Hughes, FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations, Director National Freight Policy Provisions - Strategic Plan, Conditions and Performance Report, and Advisory Committee Update This presentation will focus on the national freight policy-related requirements, including the National Freight Strategic Plan, the Conditions and Performance Report, and the National Freight Advisory Committee, that are being implemented under the leadership of the U.S. DOT Office of the Secretary. * John Drake, U.S. DOT Office of the Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy FHWA-Led MAP-21 Freight Provisions Implementation Status Update This presentation will discuss the current implementation status for various FHWA-led MAP-21 initiatives. The freight provisions that will be discussed include: * Freight performance measures * National Freight Network and Primary Freight Network * Jason's Law Truck Parking Study * Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study * Projects of National and Regional Significance * State freight plans * State freight advisory committees * Increased federal share match for freight projects * Special commercial vehicle permits during national emergencies * Compilation of existing state truck size and weight limits laws * Ed Strocko and various staff to be determined, FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations 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<http://wwwcf.fhwa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=http://www.planning.org/cm/> for more information about AICP Certification Maintenance Credits. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Symoun, Leidos, 703-318-4267 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Jennifer Symoun | Leidos Deputy Program Manager | Transportation Solutions and Technology Applications Division phone: 703.318.4267 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | leidos.com We are now Leidos. Please note my new email address. [cid:[log in to unmask]]