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Photos of truck and plane courtesy of USDOT. Ship and train courtesy of AASHTO.

Latest News

Integrating Efforts Summary
The draft summary of the Freight Research at University Transportation Centers: Integrating Efforts workshop is now available for review. We'll post the final version of the summary when we've received feedback from attendees and other stakeholders. If you have questions or feedback, contact Bob Gollnik.

CFIRE News
The Spring 2010 edition of the CFIRE News is now available. Download it today for updates on CFIRE projects, staff activities, upcoming events, and news from the world of freight transportation research.

Local Roads Compendium
The Local Roads Compendium is now live and available for use. You can also download a half-page flyer (PDF) to hand out at your organization.

CFIRE 2008-2009 Annual Report
The CFIRE 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available for online viewing and download.

News Archive

3D Design Models for Highway Construction
We've posted the Final Report for CFIRE project 02-05: 3D Design Models for Construction Plans and GPS Control of Highway Construction Equipment.

AGP Honors Benson and Edil
In February, at the 2010 annual meeting of the Geo Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geological Engineering Program Chair Craig H. Benson and Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Tuncer B. Edil were inducted as diplomates in the Association of Geoprofessionals (AGP). Fewer than 200 geological and geotechnical engineers in North America have been inducted as diplomates of AGP.

Drs. Benson and Edil are both primary investigators on CFIRE research projects related to the use of recycled materials for roadway construction.

Spring 2010 Connector Newsletter
The Urban Transportation Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago has published the Spring 2010 issue of the Connector Newsletter.

US DOT TIGER Educational Seminar
The US DOT is holding an online seminar to assist TIGER II grant applicants.

The U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) is sponsoring an educational seminar pertaining to the TIGER II Discretionary Grant program. Entitled "Lessons on How to Compete For a DOT Discretionary Grant," the seminar will be held on Tuesday, May 18, and will also be simulcast through the DOT web site at http://www.dot.gov/ There is no registration fee, however, online registration for in-person attendance is required by May 12.

The purpose of the seminar is to identify the key elements of competitive applications, to provide information on developing benefit/cost analyses, and to present information on the program's processes. The seminar will also discuss information outlining the next round of discretionary grant awards (TIGER II) for the $600 million USDOT received in the FY2011 Appropriations process.

Further event details and registration information can be found at: Lessons on How to Compete For a DOT Discretionary Grant. If you have any questions, contact the seminar's coordinator: Lachaundra Graham, Phone: 202-366-6011, E-mail: TigerGrants@dot.gov.

We've posted the Final Report for CFIRE project 03-23: Freight Corridor Performance in the Mississippi Valley Region.

CFIRE Research Advisory Committee member and ATRI Vice President of Research Dan Murray recently received the William K. Smith Distinguished Service Award. For more information, see the ATRI press release.

The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute and CFIRE co-sponsor the Summer 2010 Maritime Education Workshops for K-12 teachers to learn about shipping and commerce on the Great Lakes.

The deadline for presentation proposals for the 2010 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Forum has been extended to March 26, 2010.

Have an opinion about the future of rail in Wisconsin? Fill out the State Rail Plan 2030 Questionnaire. For more information about the Wisconsin Rail Plan 2030, go to www.wisconsinrailplan.gov.

The Winter 2010 edition of the CFIRE News is now available. Download it today for updates on CFIRE projects, staff activities, upcoming events, and news from the world of freight transportation research.

Registration is now open and the call for presentations is now available for the 2010 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Forum, hosted by the Wisconsin Transportation Center on August 19-20 in Madison, WI.

Registration is now open for the 2010 Mississippi Valley Freight Coalition Conference and Annual Meeting, to be held on April 27-29 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The deadline for CFIRE Grant Year 4 proposals is approaching. Proposals are due on March 15, 2010.

The speakers list for Colloquium on Transportation Management and Policy: Critical Infrastructure Protection & Hazardous Materials Transport (IES 970/CEE 970) is now available.

CFIRE co-sponsored the Wisconsin Transportation Reception on Sunday, January 10th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the TRB Annual Meeting.

CFIRE sponsored several elementary school First Lego League teams in the recent regional tournament. Congratulations to these young kids! [photos]

Photo News: RITA Administrator Peter Appel visited CFIRE.

CFIRE project, Low Cost Strategies for Short Term Parking on Interstate Highways on the MVFC, featured in the summer newsletter of the Institute for Transportation Engineers Freight Mobility Council. [newsletter]

Adams recognized by ASCE, Computing in Civil Engineering Award. [more]

Freight Transport: Thematic Research Summary; The Transport Research Knowledge Centre (TRKC) has released a report that explores the results of completed European research projects and policy developments regarding freight transport. [more][pdf through TRB]

CFIRE's National Workshop on Freight Research at UTCs: Integrating Efforts was held October 20, 2009 in Long Beach California. Details and summary will be posted soon. [save the date flyer] [registration form]

Photo News: Transportation Management & Policy Spring 2009 Reception.

EISENHOWER Freight and Transportation Logistics Scholarship. Applications are available at www.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/universitygrants.htm. Applications are due June 12, 2009. [pdf]

FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program; New Research Solicitation. [more]

CFIRE's 21st Century Workforce Summit was held on December 8-9, 2008 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. Details are posted.

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	The University of Wisconsin-Madison is pleased to host The National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education Photos of truck and plane courtesy of USDOT. Ship and train courtesy of AASHTO. Latest News Integrating Efforts Summary The draft summary of the Freight Research at University Transportation Centers: Integrating Efforts workshop is now available for review. We'll post the final version of the summary when we've received feedback from attendees and other stakeholders. If you have questions or feedback, contact Bob Gollnik. CFIRE News The Spring 2010 edition of the CFIRE News is now available. Download it today for updates on CFIRE projects, staff activities, upcoming events, and news from the world of freight transportation research. Local Roads Compendium The Local Roads Compendium is now live and available for use. You can also download a half-page flyer (PDF) to hand out at your organization. CFIRE 2008-2009 Annual Report The CFIRE 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available for online viewing and download. News Archive 3D Design Models for Highway Construction We've posted the Final Report for CFIRE project 02-05: 3D Design Models for Construction Plans and GPS Control of Highway Construction Equipment. AGP Honors Benson and Edil In February, at the 2010 annual meeting of the Geo Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geological Engineering Program Chair Craig H. Benson and Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Tuncer B. Edil were inducted as diplomates in the Association of Geoprofessionals (AGP). Fewer than 200 geological and geotechnical engineers in North America have been inducted as diplomates of AGP. Drs. Benson and Edil are both primary investigators on CFIRE research projects related to the use of recycled materials for roadway construction. Spring 2010 Connector Newsletter The Urban Transportation Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago has published the Spring 2010 issue of the Connector Newsletter. US DOT TIGER Educational Seminar The US DOT is holding an online seminar to assist TIGER II grant applicants. The U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) is sponsoring an educational seminar pertaining to the TIGER II Discretionary Grant program. Entitled "Lessons on How to Compete For a DOT Discretionary Grant," the seminar will be held on Tuesday, May 18, and will also be simulcast through the DOT web site at http://www.dot.gov/ *There is no registration fee, however, online registration for in-person attendance is required by May 12. The purpose of the seminar is to identify the key elements of competitive applications, to provide information on developing benefit/cost analyses, and to present information on the program's processes. The seminar will also discuss information outlining the next round of discretionary grant awards (TIGER II) for the $600 million USDOT received in the FY2011 Appropriations process. Further event details and registration information can be found at: Lessons on How to Compete For a DOT Discretionary Grant. If you have any questions, contact the seminar's coordinator: Lachaundra Graham, Phone: 202-366-6011, E-mail: TigerGrants@dot.gov. We've posted the Final Report for CFIRE project 03-23: Freight Corridor Performance in the Mississippi Valley Region. CFIRE Research Advisory Committee member and ATRI Vice President of Research Dan Murray recently received the William K. Smith Distinguished Service Award. For more information, see the ATRI press release. The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute and CFIRE co-sponsor the Summer 2010 Maritime Education Workshops for K-12 teachers to learn about shipping and commerce on the Great Lakes. The deadline for presentation proposals for the 2010 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Forum has been extended to March 26, 2010. Have an opinion about the future of rail in Wisconsin? Fill out the State Rail Plan 2030 Questionnaire. For more information about the Wisconsin Rail Plan 2030, go to www.wisconsinrailplan.gov. The Winter 2010 edition of the CFIRE News is now available. Download it today for updates on CFIRE projects, staff activities, upcoming events, and news from the world of freight transportation research. Registration is now open and the call for presentations is now available for the 2010 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Forum, hosted by the Wisconsin Transportation Center on August 19-20 in Madison, WI. Registration is now open for the 2010 Mississippi Valley Freight Coalition Conference and Annual Meeting, to be held on April 27-29 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The deadline for CFIRE Grant Year 4 proposals is approaching. Proposals are due on March 15, 2010. The speakers list for Colloquium on Transportation Management and Policy: Critical Infrastructure Protection & Hazardous Materials Transport (IES 970/CEE 970) is now available. CFIRE co-sponsored the Wisconsin Transportation Reception on Sunday, January 10th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the TRB Annual Meeting. CFIRE sponsored several elementary school First Lego League teams in the recent regional tournament. Congratulations to these young kids! [photos] Photo News: RITA Administrator Peter Appel visited CFIRE. CFIRE project, Low Cost Strategies for Short Term Parking on Interstate Highways on the MVFC*, featured in the summer newsletter of the Institute for Transportation Engineers Freight Mobility Council. [newsletter] Adams recognized by ASCE, Computing in Civil Engineering Award. [more] Freight Transport: Thematic Research Summary; The Transport Research Knowledge Centre (TRKC) has released a report that explores the results of completed European research projects and policy developments regarding freight transport. [more][pdf through TRB] CFIRE's National Workshop on Freight Research at UTCs: Integrating Efforts was held October 20, 2009 in Long Beach California. Details and summary will be posted soon. [save the date flyer] [registration form] Photo News: Transportation Management & Policy Spring 2009 Reception. EISENHOWER Freight and Transportation Logistics Scholarship. Applications are available at www.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/universitygrants.htm. Applications are due June 12, 2009. [pdf] FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program; New Research Solicitation. [more] CFIRE's 21st Century Workforce Summit was held on December 8-9, 2008 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. Details are posted.
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