Moving Passengers and Freight into the Future: A Review of the Report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

The Commission’s Report, required pursuant to section 1909 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59), was released January 15, 2008. The hearing will examine the Report’s recommendations relating to freight mobility; highway, auto, and truck safety; passenger and freight rail capacity and service development; intermodal transportation; and the integration of our surface, maritime, and aviation networks. Witnesses are expected to testify regarding the methodology used to analyze the nation’s long-term transportation system needs and the Report’s recommendations for financing short- and long-term capital investment in infrastructure improvements and expansions.

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Minority Statement

Testimony

  • Mr. Jack Schenendorf

    Commission Vice Chair, Counsel
    Covington & Burling
  • The Honorable Frank Busalacchi

    Commission Member, Secretary
    Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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  • Mr. Steve Heminger

    Commission Member, Executive Director
    Metropolitan Transportation Commission
  • Mr. Matt Rose

    Commissioner, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission
    Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, BNSF Railway
  • Mr. Patrick Quinn

    Commission Member, Co-Chairman and President
    U.S. Xpress Enterprises