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Continue ReadingThe Contra Costa Transportation Authority intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate the effects that adoption of the 2014 Countywide Transportation Plan (2014 CTP) will have on the environment. The below Notice of Preparation outlines the 2014 CTP — the Project to be analyzed — and the potential scope of the environmental […]
Continue ReadingThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice stating that the US Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). Applications must be received by 9 June. 79 Fed. Reg. 23003 (April 25, 2014).
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the Bay Area’s Lynn Korwatch of the SF Marine Exchange for her appointment. U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC […]
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2014 Ranking Member Garamendi Supports Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Bill Click here to watch video of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Garamendi speak on the 2014 reauthorization bill. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) supported passage of H.R. 4005, […]
Continue ReadingCommittee Leaders Introduce Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Bill February 6, 2014 Committee leaders today introduced bipartisan legislation that authorizes the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to carry out its vital missions, improves USCG mission effectiveness, helps replace and modernize aging Coast Guard assets in a cost effective manner, enhances oversight, and reduces inefficiencies to save […]
Continue ReadingTransportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) County Program Manager Fund Fiscal Year 2014/15 Draft Call for Projects The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is pleased to announce a call for projects for an estimated $800,000 in TFCA County Program Manager Fund programming for the Fiscal Year 2014/15 cycle. This is being issued as a draft […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue Caldecott Fourth Bore Provides Relief to Drivers New Cordelia Truck Scales Tackle Congestion Bridge Troll’s New Haunt Is Oakland Museum Bay Lights Bright All Night New Bridge Inspires Diverse Range of Art Exhibits Get Wet and Wild on the Bay Area’s Newest Trail Clipper Commemorative Cards Celebrate […]
Continue ReadingU.S. Department of Transportation Releases Study on Impacts of Panama Canal Expansion New Study Sets Course for American Port Improvements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released a study on shipping patterns and industry costs that will help the United States prepare for the anticipated impact on its ports, […]
Continue ReadingThe Bay Area Business Coalition and Bay Planning Coalition wish to bring the following meeting to your attention: November 18, 2013 Please save the date and plan to attend a meeting slated for Monday, December 2, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the MTC Auditorium, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland. Background: Two new transportation funding proposals […]
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