Making Connections with Systems and Other Plans

摘要

It is my pleasure to provide an overview on the general topic of making connections. Listed below are six typical transportation goals and the state and local agencies and groups with strong interest in these goals. These agencies and groups are partners in achieving the transportation goals. 1. Safety: Police, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and multiple state safety agencies. 2. Security: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), multiple state and federal agencies, and public safety agencies. 3. Economic Growth: Chambers of commerce, planning boards, and key industries. 4. Mobility: Users, employers, shippers, police, fire, and EMS. 5. Environmental Quality: Resource agencies, advocacy groups, and communities. 6. Overall: Local transport agencies and private carriers. Key partners in the security area are the DHS, multiple state and federal agencies, and public safety agencies. Security has a two-dimensional hat, focusing on both the securing of our systems as well as the emergency response in the event of any incident like 9/11, on or off the system.