- Topic Submission
- Discussion & Evaluation
- Development
- Project
Highway Operations
Trucking & Freight
Is this related to or a continuation of a previous Iowa DOT research project?
Yes
Previous Project Number
TPF-5(293)
Previous Project Title
Mid-America Freight Coalition (MAFC) - Phase 2
Relationship to Previous Project
Continuation
Does this idea include matching funds?
No
Anticipated Benefits
The MAFC actively engages and supports freight-related activities of the MAASTO states through research projects and reports, the MAFC annual freight conference and outreach efforts, web applications, and personal communications. While specific research topics remain to be approved by the MAASTO Board of Directors (with one exception), objectives of a third iteration of MAFC efforts will generally:
• in coordination with the states, define, conduct, and publish critical freight and economic research that will support and improve freight-related facility development efforts and the related outcomes
• identify, evaluate, and share information, technologies, and best practices between state agencies to increase awareness and speed of implementation of best practices, and increase the effectiveness of freight development initiatives; this will include a “Truck Parking Information Management System” data warehousing and performance metrics development effort that was approved, but not contracted, during TPF-5(293)
• increase the awareness and utilization of the linkages between freight transportation investments and local, regional, and national economic development
• continue to advocate and support a regional approach to freight planning, policy and operations
• keep abreast of industry and commodity trends and incorporate this information into MAFC communications and efforts; strive to be a clearinghouse for freight information and research
• maintain the MAFC website as an up-to-date resource, a source of innovative freight development ideas, and as an information-sharing hub
• actively contribute to the development of freight policy and national freight research direction through the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Transportation Research Board
• in coordination with the states, define, conduct, and publish critical freight and economic research that will support and improve freight-related facility development efforts and the related outcomes
• identify, evaluate, and share information, technologies, and best practices between state agencies to increase awareness and speed of implementation of best practices, and increase the effectiveness of freight development initiatives; this will include a “Truck Parking Information Management System” data warehousing and performance metrics development effort that was approved, but not contracted, during TPF-5(293)
• increase the awareness and utilization of the linkages between freight transportation investments and local, regional, and national economic development
• continue to advocate and support a regional approach to freight planning, policy and operations
• keep abreast of industry and commodity trends and incorporate this information into MAFC communications and efforts; strive to be a clearinghouse for freight information and research
• maintain the MAFC website as an up-to-date resource, a source of innovative freight development ideas, and as an information-sharing hub
• actively contribute to the development of freight policy and national freight research direction through the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Transportation Research Board
Focus Area
Mobility / Safety / Sustainability / Technology
Research Program
SPR / 776: Pooled Fund Studies - IA Participate
Project Title
Mid-America Freight Coalition (MAFC) - Phase 3
Project Number
TPF-5(396)
Funding Program
State Planning and Research
Project Funding
$148,000
Project Funding Including External Sources
$1,480,000
Partner Agencies
Illinois DOT
Indiana DOT
Kansas DOT
Kentucky DOT
Michigan DOT
Minnesota DOT
Missouri DOT
Ohio DOT
Wisconsin DOT (Lead Agency)
Indiana DOT
Kansas DOT
Kentucky DOT
Michigan DOT
Minnesota DOT
Missouri DOT
Ohio DOT
Wisconsin DOT (Lead Agency)
Project Start Date
01/01/2019
Current Project End Date
03/31/2023
Project Abstract
Project Champion
Project Manager
Delivering targeted solutions for Iowa's transportation future.
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