Freight Professional Development Program (FPD)

Background:

In response to the growing need for freight expertise at the state and MPO level and in support of the goals set forth for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and OneDOT, the FHWA initiated the Freight Professional Development (FPD) Program.

The FPD Program assists state DOTs and MPOs staffs with gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges arising from the increasing flow of freight on the nation's transportation system. Meeting this challenge requires an understanding among the various stakeholders, including transportation professionals, practitioners and policymakers, of not only how freight uses and affects the transportation system but, more importantly, why freight is important.

The FPD Program consists of four major elements that will be used to reach the target audiences — training, technical assistance, the resource library, and education.

Contacts:

Carol Keenan
FHWA Office of Operations
202-366-6993
Carol.Keenan@dot.gov