Agenda 5/21/09: Freight Movement Task Force
FREIGHT MOVEMENT TASK FORCE
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009
BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21224
AGENDA
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS (5 Minutes)
2. REGIONAL TRUCK MOVEMENT STUDY – UPDATE ON PHASE - I DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS (30 Minutes)
BMC consultant team will brief the Committee on truck movements around the Dundalk, Seagirt, and Fairfield Marine terminals.
BMC consultant team will brief the Committee on truck movements around the Dundalk, Seagirt, and Fairfield Marine terminals.
3. MDOT UPDATES (15 Minutes)
Nicole Katsikides (MDOT) will provide updates on the following statewide initiatives:
- Statewide Freight Plan
- Statewide Rail Plan
- TLU-5 – Intercity Travel
4. Go21 (GROWTH OPTIONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY) (15 Minutes)
Go21 is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to finding solutions to our nation's increasing freight transportation needs. Mr. Phil Bell, State Director for Go21, will provide an overview of his organization and their efforts to promote increased use of freight railroad transportation.
5. AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) – POTENTIAL SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR REGIONAL FREIGHT PROJECTS (30 Minutes)
Group discussion on potential regional projects that may be eligible for funding under the discretionary grants category available through ARRA.
6. MEMBER REPORTS (30 Minutes)
Freight Movement Task Force members
Next MeetingSeptember 21, 2009
Accommodations
Accommodations during meetings for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please contact Monica Haines at 410-732-0500, ext. 1047, one week in advance for provisions of appropriate auxiliary aid and services. Hearing impaired individuals may also request assistance through the Maryland State Relay Service at (TTY/TDD) 1-800-735-2258.
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