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What's New Oceangoing vessels face tougher DNR rules Green Bay Press Gazette (11/20) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will start requiring all ships coming into Green Bay and other state ports to get a state-issued permit showing they are not carrying invasive species in their ballast water. Grounded ship draws crowds along St. Lawrence CBC News (11/20) Hundreds of curious onlookers have been gathering on the shore of the St. Lawrence River in eastern Ontario to watch tugboats try to free a large ship that ran aground this week. Seaway chief hopes for traffic turnaround North Country Public Radio (11/19) It’s no surprise 2009 was a brutal year for the St. Lawrence Seaway, with tonnage down 30 percent. In fact, Seaway traffic has for the most part decreased since the late 1970s, but officials are hoping for a turnaround. EPA sends ship emission rules to White House The New York Times (11/19) EPA moved closer to finalizing new engine and fuel standards for large ocean-bound ships by sending the draft rules to the White House for review. The proposal was previously the center of debate due to a controversial EPA spending bill rider exempting 13 Great Lakes steamships from the rules. COMMENTARY: Retooling transportation is our 21st century challenge Duluth News Tribune (11/5) In the 20th century, the development of new infrastructure helped turn the U.S. into the greatest superpower the world has ever seen. Compromise on clean fuel rules saves Saginaw River shipping The Bay City Times (10/31) Shipping on the Saginaw River is no longer in jeopardy after a compromise on national clean fuel standards. The federal pact will allow older, more polluting ships to operate here until at least 2020, officials say.
General Resources Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Travel Site IDOT, INDOT, WisDOT, FHWA The GCM website provides travelers in the corridor area with information to assist them in making efficient transportation choices. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System U.S. SLSDC and Canadian SLSMC This joint, binational site of the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation offers comprehensive data on water levels and wind speeds; shipping and navigation regulations and official forms; and links to every organization, port and government agency involved with the Great Lakes Seaway System. Transportation and Sustainable Development Program Great Lakes Commission Promotes sustainable, resource-based economic activity and the use, development and maintenance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence transportation system.
Laws Canada Transportation Act Transport Canada Complete overview of the 1996 transportation act. DOT Acquisitions and Grants U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) A portal to all things related to acquisitions, grants, and policy within and outside the DOT. U.S. Code, Title 49 - Transportation Legal Information Institute, Cornell University Review of the major acts and regulations which pertain to Transport Canada programs.
Research Canadian Transportation Research Gateway Transport Canada The Canadian Transportation Research Gateway (CTRG) is intended to provide access to evaluated websites, through a single gateway, for researchers, students, government, and industry. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Study The Canadian and U.S. governments are conducting a joint study to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway system, specifically the engineering, economic and environmental implications of those needs as they pertain to the marine transportation infrastructure on which commercial navigation depends. Transportation Research Board National Research Council TRB aims at stimulating research concerning the nature and performance of transportation systems. ILLINOIS Research Programs Northwestern University Transportation Center Contributes to the identification, analysis and resolution of transportation problems and issues concerning all modes in all settings--urban, regional, national and international. Urban Transportation Center University of Illinois, Chicago Seeks to improve the quality of life in the Chicago metropolitan area and other urban areas through the creation, dissemination and application of transportation-related knowledge. MICHIGAN Transportation Research Institute University of Michigan Includes the UMTRI bibliography database, library catalog and works in progress. MINNESOTA Center for Transportation Studies University of Minnesota Established in 1987, the program addresses critical transportation issues with the participation of political, professional and university leaders. Minnesota Guidestar Minnesota Department of Transportation Guidestar is a partnership between public, private and academic sectors to develop strategies forstatewide, integrated ITS research, testing and deployment. OHIO Intelligent Transportation Systems Ohio Department of Transportation ITS projects include Early Deployment Planning studies, freeway management systems and Commercial Vehicle Operations tests. PENNSYLVANIA Center for Intelligent Transportation Systems College of Engineering, Penn State University CITranS serves as Penn State's focal point for advanced technologies research and their application to surface transportation systems. Pennsylvania Transportation Institute Penn State University An interdisciplinary research unit established in 1968, PTI promotes transportation research, education, and service. WISCONSIN Center for Urban Transportation Studies University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Includes information on the center's research, professional training, and curricula. National Cooperative Highway Research (NCHRP) projects Wisconsin Department of Transportation WisDOT provides financial support to the NCHRP program and annually ranks proposals for new and continuing projects. Transportation & Logistics Management Studies University of Wisconsin-Superior UW-Superior offers a Transportation and Logistics Management major that teaches marine transportation as part of the core curriculum and also offers electives in marine transportation and port and terminals' operations. The university also has a research center that focuses on intermodal operations, Great Lakes maritime transportation, as well as logistics.
Statistics Great Lakes Facts and Figures Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping The site provides information on, among other things, cargo records, vessel passages and distance charts. National Transit Database Federal Transit Administration Financial, economic and demographic transit data. Statistics Transportation Safety Board of Canada Latest preliminary and final occurrence figures are available for rail, air, marine and pipeline transportation. TranStats Bureau of Transportation Statistics TranStats is a website for transportation researchers and analysts, aimed at providing “one stop shopping” for transportation data. Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Collects, processes, distributes, and archives vessel trip and cargo data.
Sustainable Practices 21st Century Vehicles and Transportation Argonne National Laboratory Description of programs aimed at introducing energy efficiency in the production and design of transportation vehicles. Illinois Greenways and Trails Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Programs aiming at facilitating active, self-sustaining greenways and trails in Illinois' major metro areas. Translinks 21 Wisconsin Department of Tourism A 25-year plan, the program encompasses such issues as urban planning, intercity freight and passenger transport, environmental evaluation and public involvement.
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