What is specific for maritime freight or short sea shipping with its emphasis on intermodal freight integration?
Maritime legislation is handled outside of SAFETEA-LU. The Administration is still looking at a SEA-21 concept that could complement SAFETEA-LU. However, SAFETEA-LU includes several programs that encourage ports and terminal operators to coordinate with metropolitan planning organizations and States in the development of intermodal freight transportation projects under the TIFIA, RRIF, and Freight Intermodal Distribution Pilot Grant Programs. • What is the status of a National Freight Policy? The desire for a National Freight Policy was expressed during the meeting in Columbus, Ohio that assembled State DOT and FHWA Division Office representatives involved in freight activity. The National Freight Policy was unveiled at the TRB meeting in January 2006 by Under Secretary Jeff Shane. This policy is available at www.dot.gov/freight. That Web site also has a “contact us” email address for input on the strategies and tactics that people feel should be added. • Have the 12 members of the Nat
