35 documents in this category
Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance ID#232 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Can/Am BTA is inclusive in nature and single minded in focus; improving the efficient flow of goods and people across the U.S./Canadian border.Author: Jim Phillips Date: 2004-12-01URL: http://www.canambta.org/
Great Lakes Trade Corridor Association ID#234 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Great Lakes Trade Corridor Association was created in October 2000 as a bilateral, multi-State and multi-Province trade organization that was designed to focus on regional trade issues involving Quebec, Ontario, Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Indiana. The Association is working to strengthen both cultural and commercial ties between the United States and Canada and to bring together the many communities along the corridor.Author: Great Lakes Trade Corridor Association Date: 2004-12-01URL: http://www.gltca.org/
Cascadia Center ID#208 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The mission of the Cascadia Center is to support the development of a balanced, integrated, and expanded transportation system for people and goods in central Puget Sound and the greater Cascadia region of Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon. Such a system will ensure the region's ability to facilitate trade and tourism across a secure border and expand technology and infrastructure for global competitiveness in a manner that promotes livable communities.Author: Teresa Gonzales Date: 2004-11-15URL: http://www.cascadiaproject.org/
Alameda Corridor ID#210 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Designed to dramatically improve railroad access to the largest port complext in the U.S., the Alameda Corridor is one of the nation's largest and most successful public works projects. When it opened for business in 2002, the $2.4 billion project will consolidate harbor-related railroad traffic onto a 20-mile corridor between the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and the major rail yard near downtown Los Angeles.Author: Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Date: 2004-11-15URL: http://www.acta.org/
Trade Corridors Partnership ID#231 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Trade Corridors Partnership - an interdisciplinary coalition of business, community and government leaders - is building a coherent trade strategy based on the economic metaphor of trade corridors. Through research, advocacy, conferences, and cross-border interaction, the Trade Corridors Partnership is elaborating on a definition of trade corridors as the geographically based movement of products, services, and information within and through communities.Author: Trade Corridors Partnership Date: 2004-11-00URL: http://www.tradecorridors.com/
Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force ID#158 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Link to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's freight area. One of the main elements to this area is their freight task force, which meets quarterly. May be of interest to other MPOs in the region.Author: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Date: 2004-08-30URL: http://www.dvrpc.org/transportation/multimodal/freight.htm
US Border Wait Times ID#154 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: This site shows the estimated wait times for crossing the United States land border at northern and southern locations. The times are updated frequently, with the most recent day and time shown for each crossing.Author: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Date: 2004-08-01URL: http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/
North America's Superhighway Coalition, Inc. ID#131 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: NASCO is a group of public and private organizations looking to maximize economic opportunity and investment in the North American international trade corridor (I-29, I-35, I-94). Their work has produced studies, projects, MOUs, and increased funding for the states involved.Author: North America's Superhighway Coalition, Inc. Date: 2004-05-01URL: http://www.nasco-itc.com
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators ID#127 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: CCMTA is a non-profit organization comprising representatives of the provincial, territorial and federal governments of Canada which, through the collective consultative process, makes decisions on administration and operational matters dealing with licencing, registration and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety. Many resources are available through this site, including Canada's National Roadside Survey. Author: CCMTA Date: 2004-05-00URL: http://www.ccmta.ca/english/index.html
Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Priority Corridor ID#145 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The GCM ITS Priority Corridor Program is multi-agency program. Formed in 1993, it is comprised of all of the major transportation agencies in the Corridor, including the state departments of transportation for each of the three states and the Federal Highway Administration. The objective of the GCM Corridor Program is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Corridor’s transportation infrastructure through the planning, design, deployment, and evaluation of leading edge ITS applications.Author: GCM ITS Priority Corridor Program Date: 2004-05-00URL: http://www.gcmtravel.com/gcm/home.jsp
Appalachian Regional Commission ID#146 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.Author: Appalachian Regional Commission Date: 2004-05-00URL: http://www.arc.gov/
Heartland Intermodal Partnership (HIP) ID#45 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: HIP is interested in promoting safe, efficient, environmentally sustainable intermodal freight movement opportunities that result from the sharp increase in demand for freight transportation. Author: U.S. Maritime Administration Date: 2004-04-00URL: http://www.marad.dot.gov/programs/HIP.html
Canada- U.S.-Ontario-Michigan Border Transportation Partnership ID#116 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The purpose of the partnership is to develop a long-term transportation strategy for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the United States and Canadian border within the region of Southeast Michigan and Southwest Ontario, including improved connections to national, provincial, and regional transportation systems. Author: Bi-National Study Consultant Team Date: 2004-04-00URL: http://www.partnershipborderstudy.com/main.htm
Mid-Atlantic Rail Operations Study-Interim Benefits Assessment ID#95 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The MAROps Summary Report documented existing conditions in the study area (e.g., demographics, economic conditions, transportation facilities, passenger and freight flows, etc.) and defined a three-phased program of improvements to eliminate key rail bottlenecks across the five-state study region. The report also presented order-of-magnitude cost estimates for the projects. Finally, the report identified a number of anticipated benefits.Author: I-95 Corridor Coalition Date: 2004-02-00URL: http://www.uppermidwestfreight.org/resources/MAROPs.pdf
Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project ID#118 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The project is examining and evaluating alternatives to develop a more efficient freight network that enhances the region's ability to move goods. Begun in June 2001, the project will refine and select preferred alternatives that heighten the region's competitive position by improving mobility of goods traffic while safeguarding environmental quality.Author: New York City Economic Development Corp. Date: 2004-02-00URL: http://www.crossharborstudy.com/
Northeast-Midwest Institute ID#53 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Northeast-Midwest Institute has compiled and completed many studies and reports regarding transportation and trade.Author: Northeast-Midwest Institute Date: 2004-00-00URL: http://www.nemw.org/
Northern Great Plains Inc. ID#97 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: This group has compiled and completed many reports and studies regarding transportation and trade for the region of Minnesota, the Dakotas, and areas of Canada. The focus is on rural development.Author: Northern Great Plains Inc. Date: 2004-00-00URL: http://www.ngplains.org
I-94 International Trade Alliance ID#46 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Objectives of the I-94 International Trade Alliance are defined by three broad areas of activity: 1. Designation of I-94 as an International Trade Corridor. (The corridor was designated as such in 1997.) 2. Identify and seek funding for I-94 corridor projects. 3. Develop improvements to transportation along I-94. The activities of this group have been suspended as of 2004.Author: I-94 International Trade Alliance Date: 2003-12-28URL: http://www.semcog.org/TranPlan/BorderCrossings/ita/ita.html
US-Canada Border Wait Times ID#39 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: This site shows the estimated wait times for crossing the Canada-United States land border at certain locations. The times are updated frequently, with the most recent day and time shown for each crossing.Author: Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Date: 2003-12-18URL: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html
I-10 National Freight Study ID#20 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The transportation agencies in the eight states through which I-10 traverses have joined together to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the overall corridor system. The study will assess the need for, and feasibility of, a broad range of options to facilitate the movement of goods along the corridor. A Steering Committee and a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), comprised of officials from each of the eight states, are overseeing the study. The National I-10 Freight Corridor Study seeks to gather information about freight movement, inventory the physical condition of the interstate, identify operational problems for all motorists on I-10, and determine what improvements can be made to ease congestion and enhance safety.Author: I-10 States & consultant team Date: 2003-12-15URL: http://www.i10freightstudy.org/
I-95 Corridor Coalition ID#21 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The I-95 Corridor Coalition is an alliance of transportation agencies, toll authorities, and related organizations, including law enforcement, from the State of Maine to the State of Florida, with an affiliate member in Canada. The Coalition provides a forum for key decision and policy makers to address transportation management and operations issues of common interest. This volunteer, consensus-driven organization enables its myriad state, local and regional member agencies to work together to improve transportation system performance far more than they could working individually. The Coalition has successfully served as a model for multi-state/jurisdictional interagency cooperation and coordination for over a decade.Author: I-95 Corridor Coalition Date: 2003-12-15URL: http://www.i95coalition.org/
Eastern Border Transportation Coalition ID#23 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Eastern Border Transportation Coalition, through its member activities, will assist in the development of a seamless, multi-modal transportation network which is secure, safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable. EBTC will provide a proactive forum within each state, provincial and metropolitan transportation and border service agencies; and likeminded public and private organizations, can work together to overcome barriers and impediments to our shared vision.Author: Eastern Border Transportation Coalition Date: 2003-12-15URL: http://www.ebtc.info/
Freight Action STrategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma ID#24 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: FAST is working to streamline the movement of freight through the central Puget Sound region of Washington State.Author: Washington State Department of Transportation Date: 2003-12-15URL: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/mobility/fast/
Freight Resources via Cambridge ID#171 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Compilation of resources for freight planning in the following areas: Statewide, regional, and metropolitan freight plans and policy documents; State rail plans and other mode-specific plans; Single state and multi-jurisdictional trade corridor studies and programs; Economic development plans, studies, and programs; Freight models and analytical tools; Freight-related data and sources; and freight-related TRB and NCHRP publications.Author: Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Date: 2003-08-13URL: http://www.uppermidwestfreight.org/resources/Freight_Resource_List.pdf
Europe at a Crossroads ID#136 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: This document addresses some of the freight issues found within the European Union (EU). The EU continues to deal with the challenges of moving freight and people across multiple countries. Streamlining toll systems and short-sea shipping are just a couple of issues that the EU has addressed recentlyAuthor: European Commission Date: 2003-06-00URL: http://europa.eu.int/comm/publications/booklets/move/39/en.pdf
Freight Action STrategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma ID#33 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: FAST is working to streamline the movement of freight through the central Puget Sound region of Washington State.Author: Washington State Department of Transportation Date: 2003-02-15URL: http://www.uppermidwestfreight.org/resources/FAST_Presentation.ppt
I-74 Iowa-Illinois Corridor Study ID#96 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The I-74 Iowa-Illinois Corridor Study is examining a range of solutions, developing a recommended plan to improve traffic flow and mobility along the Interstate 74 corridor, and providing a functional and aesthetically pleasing bridge improvement across the Mississippi River. The project is a joint effort of the Iowa Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, in cooperation with other agencies and officials.Author: Bi-State Regional Commission Date: 2003-00-00URL: http://www.bistateonline.org/ser/tra/i74.shtml
NASTO Freight Service and Investment Study ID#22 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) consists of representatives from the transportation agencies of 11 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, and the District of Columbia. Recognizing the link between efficient freight transportation and economic vitality, NASTO, in cooperation with the New England Governors/Eastern Canada Premiers Trade and Globalization Committee, initiated this study to investigate the freight transportation and economic characteristics of the NASTO region.Author: NASTO & Cambridge Systematics Date: 2002-08-01URL: http://www.dot.state.ny.us/nasto/fr.pdf
Freight Issues and Trends: An Upper Midwest Regional Perspective ID#233 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Paper developed for the 1st Upper Midwest Regional Freight Transportation Workshop. Identifies some of the drivers of change that will likely affect future freight trends. Demand and supply side issues are also discussed. Author: R. L. Smith, T. Gordon Date: 2002-03-31URL: http://www.mrutc.org/freight/workshop/files/Freight%20in%20the%20Upper%20Midwest.pdf
Challenges with Multi-State/Jurisdictional Transportation Issues ID#170 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Multijurisdiction coalitions have special needs and circumstances that separate them from traditional, single jurisdiction efforts. This White Paper summarizes seven case studies involving multi-state/jurisdiction alliances.Author: Wilbur Smith Associates Date: 2001-05-01URL: http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/freight_analysis/multistate_multijuris/appendix/multi_white_paper.pdf
Latin America Trade and Transportation Study ID#194 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The premise of the study is that Latin America is poised for growth. The purpose of LATTS is to identify trade opportunities with Latin America, evaluate infrastructure investments needed to support growth in international trade, and develop strategies to guide infrastructure investments. The overall goal is to help the Southeastern Transportation Alliance states develop their competitive advantages to maximize production and wealth at home while, at the same time, broadening their global market opportunities.Author: Wilbur Smith Assoc. Date: 2001-04-00URL: http://www.wilbursmith.com/latts/
Toward Improved Intermodal Freight Transport Between Europe and The United States ID#159 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: A unique set of forums that address intermodal issues in the US and Europe. The fourth forum was held in 2001. The series of summaries can be purchased from the Eno Transportation Foundation, or highlights can be downloaded from this FHWA site. Author: Eno Transportation Foundation Date: 2001-00-00URL: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/freight_analysis/intl_freight_studies.htm
The New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Metropolitan Area TRANSMIT Operational Test ID#133 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: By their nature, ITS products and services are most effective when integrated within a metropolitan area. Achieving this integration of systems, however, requires the cooperation and coordination of many jurisdictions and agencies that are responsible for transportation management within the metropolitan area. This case study describes the actions taken in the NY/NJ-Connecticut metropolitan area that promoted cooperation among multiple agencies and led to the successful implementation of the TRANSMIT (TRANSCOM’s system for managing incidents and traffic) operational test.Author: Allan Deblasio, Volpe National Transportation Sys Date: 2000-08-00URL: http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE/8V901!.PDF
An Overview of Transportation Infrastructure and Services in the Northern Great Plains ID#64 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: The jurisdictions in the Northern Great Plains (NGP) find themselves at a critical juncture. Within this context, this report presents an overview of the region’s transportation infrastructure and services, and it addresses many of the shared system problems and deficiencies that, in part, help to define the NGP as a region.Author: Fred Helmstetter Date: 2000-07-01URL: http://www.nemw.org/NGPtrans_rept.pdf
Midwest Regional Rail Initiative ID#185 — Category: Multi-JurisdictionalAbstract: Nine state transportation agencies, Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration are working on this initiative to connect nine Midwest states with high speed rail. This is a link to their Executive Report from 2000.Author: Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc Date: 2000-02-01URL: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/docs/railmidwest.pdf