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Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement

Full Committee Hearing
Date:  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time:  2:30 PM
Location:  SR

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.

Committee Members

  • Frank R. Lautenberg

    Senator

Testimony

  • Glenn Vanselow

    Executive Director
    Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
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  • Edward Hamberger

    President and CEO
    Association of American Railroads
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  • Paul Brubaker

    Administrator, Research and Innovative Technology Administration
    U.S. Department of Transportation
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  • Richard M. Larrabee

    Port Commerce Director
    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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  • Astrid C. Glynn

    Commissioner
    New York State Department of Transportation
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