(June 20, 2018) U.S. EPA SmartWay Webinar: Advancing Clean Air Projects at Ports & Goods Movement Facilities through the CMAQ Program

June 20, 2018 12-1:30 p.m. Central/1-2:30 p.m. Eastern – U.S. EPA SmartWay Webinar: Advancing Clean Air Projects at Ports and Goods Movement Facilities through the CMAQ Program

This Webinar will provide an overview of how the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program can help improve air quality around ports and other goods movement facilities. The CMAQ program is a U.S. Department of Transportation funding source for state and local governments that helps support transportation projects and programs aimed at reducing congestion and improving air quality. Presentations will address how the program works, including intermodal and diesel project examples, tips and lessons learned from activities in Chicago, the Port of Virginia and other areas throughout the country. The webinar also includes presentations on the EPA Ports Initiative and the Marine Highway Grant Program.

Topics and speakers include: 

Overview of the EPA Ports Initiative

Mike Moltzen, EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality

Using CMAQ Program Funds to Finance Freight and Intermodal Projects

Mark Glaze, FHWA Office of Natural Environment

Using CMAQ Funds to Support Clean Diesel Projects in the Chicago Area

Doug Ferguson, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Using CMAQ Funds to Advance Clean Air Goals at the Port of Virginia

Barbara Nelson, Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization

Overview of the Marine Highway Grant Program

Tim Pickering, MARAD Office of Port & Waterway Planning

The Webinar is free but registration is required. To register, CLICK HERE.