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Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
02:30 PM
SR - 253
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The hearing will focus on current and future challenges facing the efficient movement of freight throughout our nation’s transportation system, including in ports, on railroads, and by commercial motor vehicles. Witnesses will testify about the changing nature of freight transportation, the anticipated increase in freight volumes, and the infrastructure needs to support both.

They will also testify about new technological developments that could help improve the efficiency of freight transportation. Additionally, witnesses will focus on the specific issues affecting different regions, modes of transportation, and industries throughout the United States. Senator Lautenberg will preside.

 

Majority Statements
Frank R. Lautenberg

 

Witnesses

Opening Remarks

Panel 1
The Honorable Paul Brubaker
Administrator, Research and Innovative Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
The Honorable Astrid C. Glynn
Commissioner
New York State Department of Transportation
Mr. Edward Hamberger
President and CEO
Association of American Railroads
Mr. Richard M. Larrabee
Port Commerce Director
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Mr. Glenn Vanselow
Executive Director
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association


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Hearing Room: 253 Russell Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125
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