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Moving Passengers and Freight into the Future: A Review of the Report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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02:30 PM
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View Archive Webcast
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| The Commission’s Report, required pursuant to section 1909 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59), was released January 15, 2008. The hearing will examine the Report’s recommendations relating to freight mobility; highway, auto, and truck safety; passenger and freight rail capacity and service development; intermodal transportation; and the integration of our surface, maritime, and aviation networks. Witnesses are expected to testify regarding the methodology used to analyze the nation’s long-term transportation system needs and the Report’s recommendations for financing short- and long-term capital investment in infrastructure improvements and expansions. |
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Witnesses
Opening Remarks
Panel 1
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Mr. Steve Heminger
Commission Member, Executive Director
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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Mr. Matt Rose
Commission Member, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
BNSF Railway
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Mr. Patrick Quinn
Commission Member, Co-Chairman and President
U.S. Xpress Enterprises
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