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I am honored to serve on the Steering Committee for the FDOT 2055 Florida Transportation Plan and chair the Economic Development and Supply Chain focus group. 🚗 🚲 ✈ 🛳 🚨 The Economic Development and Supply Chain Focus group is meeting July 10th from 2:00-4:00 pm. You can register for the focus groups here: https://lnkd.in/gp3xsmuW We would love to have your representation or a member of your team to help design and develop the FDOT 2055 Transportation Plan. There are several focus groups that include Resilient Infrastructure, Technology, Safety and Workforce Development (of course I am partial to the Economic Development and Supply Chain focus group 😉). "The Florida Transportation Plan is more than just a plan; it's a forum for regional collaboration that aims to connect communities, policies, and programs across the state. The plan will be a comprehensive statewide blueprint guiding Florida's 30-year transportation future. Updated every five years, the Florida Transportation Plan is a collaborative effort of state, regional, and local transportation partners in the public and private sectors." www.Floridaftp.com

The Texas Department of Transportation is currently drafting an ambitious 10-year transportation plan, which would see a historic $104.2 billion poured into projects designed to bolster Texas' growing infrastructure. The public is encouraged to chime in on this conversation as TxDOT lays out the details of its plan, aiming to enhance safety, alleviate congestion, and link communities throughout Texas. Read the full article on Hoodline at https://lnkd.in/gZXKAvTm. #stivereng #transportationplan #texasinfrastructure

Did you know Colorado Department of Transportation follows a federally and state-mandated, performance-based transportation planning process that is ongoing, comprehensive, and cooperative? This process includes public involvement in setting performance goals, identifying strategies, and prioritizing investments in transportation projects and programs. Read more here-https://lnkd.in/euwT7jj4

To prepare for the future of transportation in Texas, Texas Department of Transportation is developing a Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan, which will take a comprehensive look at current and emerging forms of public transportation and the intersection between transit and active transportation. https://rebrand.ly/hsfjn81

Sign up today for our Annual State of Transportation event! Registration is open now at: https://lnkd.in/e2EGAuGH The Commonwealth of Virginia is making thoughtful and progressive steps to improve all modes of transportation with an emphasis on resilience, equity, and safety for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians. In addition, the volume of additional public funding and projects with the size of the current workforce contribute significant challenges for meeting the needs of the transportation industry in the Commonwealth. During this interactive panel discussion by Director Jennifer DeBruhl, AICP, PMP: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Commissioner Stephen Brich, PE: Virginia Department of Transportation, and Executive Director DJ Stadtler: Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, will discuss how they keep "Transporting Change" for all modes of transportation throughout the Commonwealth. Our distinguished speakers will offer insights on operating and maintaining Virginia’s highways, rail, bus, and pedestrian improvement needs, maintaining the system, workforce growth and development, and how they are planning to implement projects in order to transport Virginia's transportation systems into the future.

Our May/June issue of the Review is now available online! This issue takes a deep dive into the latest updates on transportation and transit in Michigan. Inside, you'll find fascinating articles on funding roads, rail expansion, a recap of our annual Capital Conference, and more! Access the flipping book here: https://hubs.la/Q02yTGtN0 #MILeg #AdvocacyIsAwesome

Transportation | The TPO is conducting an update to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2050. The LRTP is a blueprint for guiding transportation investment, policy decisions, and infrastructure development to meet the needs of Northeast Florida. This plan must updated every five years with a 20-year horizon, and as part of the process, public input is sought at various stages of the study through a survey. Respondents are asked about their choices in varied transportation categories. If you would like to participate here is the direct link to the survey: https://lnkd.in/ewVQ_dRC. You can learn more about the LRTP at www.2050pathforward.com.

Join ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals on August 8th, for a webinar on the "Improving Equity in Transportation Operations Toolbox," supported by Federal Highway Administration. Learn how to integrate equity into transportation ops, featuring case studies and a toolbox demo. •Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3WWMIs0

Idaho is the “Gem State,” a jewel of the western Rocky Mountains and a land of immense beauty and pristine environment. Idaho is also the “Crossroads State”. Railroads play a critical role. IMPORTANT READ Rail is growing more important to Idaho’s future. Discussions will be happening soon | Opinion BY Bruce Agnew, Senator Chuck Winder AND Representative Britt Raybould Major expansion of Amtrak’s national long-distance train network could bring many more trains to the Sandpoint with new North Coast Corridor service on the Seattle to Chicago route serving southern Montana. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority has received a federal endorsement and funding for the route. The new route will complement the existing Amtrak Empire Builder on the HiLine. https://ow.ly/hq3y50TCkZA FYI Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) PNWER Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Idaho TRANSPORTATION, IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF City of Boise Port Of Lewiston All Aboard Northwest City of Pocatello Savage David Evans and Associates, Inc. Valley Regional Transit

This article delves into the longer-term supply chain impacts of the Key Bridge collapse. One point raised is comparing the global supply chain chaos in March 2021 to now. In March of 2024: "[The Baltimore bridge collapse] is the third disruption to the global supply chain. Low water in the Panama Canal and the ongoing attacks by Houthis on Red Sea shipping are already having a significant impact on maritime commerce. It shows how fragile our global infrastructure is and why we need alternatives thought out in advance." From my reading of the article, Baltimore is a very important and unique port for the US East Coast, so impacts in certain sectors may be dramatic. #keybridge #insurance #marine #supplychain **There is a wealth of good information to educate people on maritime matters going around right now, and a lot of irresponsible theories. I'm going to stick to facts, and education pieces like this, but I know this hits close to all of us in the marine reliability sector, so, as always, I want to support lively debate without hate.**