Transport Topics (Nov.3, 2021)
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a partnership with agencies in California to address freight connectivity concerns related to the national supply chain. The Emerging Projects Agreement is meant to assist with the transport of freight at key West Coast hubs where stakeholders have identified supply chain disruptions.Under the partnership, announced Oct. 28, USDOT\u2019s Build America Bureau will be tasked with aiding the California State Transportation Agency via access to federal funding options. California projects under consideration for the partnership include commercial ports, freight rail corridors, large warehouses, truck electrification programs, highway congestion mitigation plans and land ports of entry.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices