State Freight Advisory Committee (SFAC)

Goal

The purpose of the SFAC is to represent the freight community at large and advise the State on freight-related priorities, policies, issues, projects, and funding needs in order to advance freight Goals and Objectives in Maryland.

Objectives

1. Support State Freight Plan Update
2. Provide feedback on freight project prioritization.
3. Provide guidance on freight program activities.
4. Communicate freight experience and bottlenecks.
5. Advise on next generation supply chain operations and how the State can support industry.
6. React to Freight Performance and advise on solutions to address bottlenecks.

Sponsor

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)

Role of the State Freight Advisory Committee:

1. Advise the State on freight-related priorities, policies, issues, projects, and funding needs;
2. Serve as a forum for discussion of State transportation decisions affecting freight mobility;
3. Communicate and coordinate regional priorities with other organizations (for example, among state, regional and local planning organizations);
4. Promote the sharing of information between the private and public sectors on freight issues;
5. Participate in the development of the State freight plan, and other relevant freight plans;
6. Provide recommendations for Critical Urban and Rural Freight Corridors, which should be done as part of the State freight plan process; and
7. Review and provide guidance on freight-related performance measures and performance data.

Meetings

all meetings 2-4pm unless otherwise noted

Contact MDOT