As the American economy grows, so does the volume of freight. Expanding supply chains, just-in-time deliveries, and increasing competition means freight demand has grown faster than the population. Over 50 million tons of freight move across the U.S. transportation network every day on truck, train, barge, pipeline, and plane, with each mode responsible for carrying different goods in an interrelated network. Federal grant programs aim to target funding to freight bottlenecks and intermodal connectors while also supporting experiments in drone delivery. At the local level, policymakers are placing emphasis on managing curb space, reducing emissions, and more efficiently using space to deliver packages, food, and other essentials.

FAST Act FY 2016 Funding Information

Capitol Hill Events – Week of March 7, 2016

FAST Act Legislative History

DOT Asks for Applications for $759 Million in Highway and Freight Grants

Capitol Hill Events – Week of Feb. 29, 2016

1966 Boyd Proposal for Transportation Regulatory Reform

1937 Report of the Senate Select Committee to Investigate the Executive Agencies of the Government (No. 12)

Senate Commerce Hearing Examines Amtrak’s National Network

Amtrak’s FY17 Budget Request Differs From the White House’s Plan

GAO Weighs In On Air Traffic Control Reform

Capitol Hill Events – Week of February 22, 2016
Op-Ed: When Investing in Infrastructure, Invest in Freight

The lesson from the 2019 Infrastructure Week is that throwing money at the problem is not enough. Panel discussions, speeches, and presentations this week did not dwell on the proposed multi trillion dollar funding amount but focused rightly on what the goals and objectives of a federal investment…
