Regional Transportation Advocacy Board and Waterfront
Development
Background:
Transportation, the orderly and timely movement of goods and
people, into, from, and within our metro area is essential if
the area is to reach its economic potential and be attractive to
outside investors. A well planned, reasonable cost, intermodal
transportation system that meets present needs and has the
funding capability to systematically increase capacity as needed
is a desired goal.
Advocacy Board
Purpose:
The purpose of the committee is to stay informed on
transportation needs and concerns in the three county metro area
and make appropriate recommendations to the chamber board of
directors for solving identified problems.
Activities:
The committee will meet at least quarterly to pursue its
assigned purpose. Some, but not all, activities that it may
choose to do are the following:
- Tour transportation facilities.
- Meet with Mississippi Department of Transportation
Officials.
- Meet with representatives of the area transportation
planning agency, the Central Mississippi Planning and
Development District.
- Meet with local and state elected officials on
transportation concerns and funding issues.
- Hear periodic status reports from representatives of
various modes of transportation such as air, rail, and
motor freight.
Related Sites:
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
- Jackson Municipal
Airport Authority
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