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.

Omnibus FY16 Appropriations Bill On Tap For Next Week

$281 Billion? $305 Billion? What’s in a Number?

Congress Clears FAST Act for Presidential Signature

FAST Act Information Resources

FAST Act Summary Prepared by House T&I Committee

Senate Approves FAST Act Conference Report, 83-16

House Passes FAST Act, 359-65

FAST Act Estimated Highway STBGP Sub-Allocations – FY20

FAST Act Estimated Highway STBGP Sub-Allocations – FY19

FAST Act Estimated Highway STBGP Sub-Allocations – FY18

FAST Act Estimated Highway STBGP Sub-Allocations – FY17
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…
