National Freight Advisory Committee to Provide Recommendations for Freight System
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC), an advisory group that will provide recommendations to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for improved freight policies and programs, today. The Committee’s 47 members include stakeholders who will represent different perspectives, modes of transportation, geographic regions, and policy areas.
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The NFAC will contribute towards larger freight policy initiatives and is another investment towards building the strong national freight system that is so critical for our nation’s economy. DOT said that such investments are essential in achieving the Obama administration’s goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.
Members will serve two-year terms and meet at least three times a year, with the first open public meeting taking place on June 25 for an overview of Map-21 Freight provisions and preliminary identification of NFAC activities. Further information about the meeting can be found on the Federal Register.
The full list of committee members is available (here).