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Announcements

Jan 18, 2012
2012 Point/Counterpoint Panelists Announced

Serving as panelists for the 2012 P/CP event are Mortimer Downey III of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Jeannie Beckett of The Beckett Group, and Gill Hicks of Cambridge Systematics. Dr. Gen Giuliano of USC will serve as the moderator.

Nov 30, 2011
METRANS Announces 2011 METRANS Student of the Year -- Teddy Minch

Congratulations to USC Student Teddy Minch (MPP), who has been selected the METRANS Student of the Year. The Student of the Year honors outstanding students from each University Transportation Center around the country.

Sep 30, 2011
METRANS National Urban Freight Conference Approved for CM Credit

We are pleased to announce that the METRANS National Urban Freight Conference has been approved for CM credit. See Event #e.17644 at www.planning.org.

Sep 08, 2011
METRANS Featured in September USDOT's UTC Spotlight Newsletter

METRANS was selected as the featured University Transportation Center for the September issue of the UTC Spotlight newsletter.

Aug 26, 2011
New TransCasts with Dr. Gen Giuliano, Dr. Geraldine Knatz & Dr. Peter Gordon Now Available

Host Mat Kaplan interviews Gen Giuliano about the upcoming METRANS National Urban Freight Conference. He speaks with Geraldine Knatz about the challenges and accomplishments of the Port of Los Angeles. The third new TransCast features Peter Gordon.

Jul 27, 2011
METRANS Thanks NUF Sponsors

METRANS is most appreciative to the many organizations that have become sponsors for our 4th METRANS National Urban Freight Conference held Oct. 12-14, 2011.

Jun 22, 2011
METRANS to Host 4th National Urban Freight Conference on October 12-14, 2011

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Researchers and practitioners from around the world will examine the impacts of goods movement and international trade in metropolitan areas. NUF features a spotlight interview with Richard Ste

May 06, 2011
METRANS Named Transportation Organization of the Year by California Transportation Foundation

The presentation was held on June 15 at the CTF's 22nd Annual Transportation Awards Luncheon in Sacramento. The awards recognize excellence in transportation.

May 06, 2011
METRANS Sponsorsed CITT Webinars as Follow Up on Panama Canal Expansion Topic

CSULB's CITT offered a three-part webinar series from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. PDT on May 20, June 3, and June 17 to follow up on key questions raised during the October 2010 Point/Counterpoint forum.

Mar 30, 2011
Point/Counterpoint 2010 Summary Report Now Available

The Summary Report with proceedings and analysis for the October 6, 2110 Point/Counterpoint event, Panama Canal Expansion: The Battle for Jobs and Cargo: Who Wins? Who Loses? Who Decides? has been posted.

Mar 28, 2011
METRANS National Urban Freight Conference Call for Abstracts Now Closed

METRANS' Call for Abstracts for the 4th National Urban Freight Conference is now closed.

Mar 17, 2011
North American Linkages Conference PowerPoint Presentations Posted

Jan 20, 2011
METRANS Participated in Multi-University Transportation Center Video Conference Series

Eight live video sessions on Maritime Freight and Associated Issues were presented by METRANS in February and March 2011.

Dec 21, 2010
December 2010 Issue of Building Bridges Now Online

Included are articles on the Panama Canal Point/Counterpoint; CITT’s upcoming conference on the North American Pacific Gateway Research Collaborative; CITT’s new seminar series, “Working and Living in a Port City”; and CITT and METRANS online resources.

Nov 24, 2010
CITT and METRANS Hosted U.S., Canadian, and Mexican Researchers in March 2011

CITT and METRANS convened a unique gathering of U.S., Mexican, and Canadian researchers to explore the common trends that influence the economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Pacific Port Gateway Regions.

Nov 10, 2010
November 2010 METRANS News Now Available

The November 2010 issue of METRANS News is now available online.

Oct 15, 2010
Panama Canal Expansion Webcast and Video Now Available

CITT's Point/Counterpoint webcast and video on the Panama Canal Expansion are now available for viewing.

Jun 03, 2010
Panama Canal Expansion: The Battle for Jobs and Cargo. Who Wins? Who Loses? Who Decides?

CITT's inaugural Point/Counterpoint was held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of CSULB.

May 12, 2010
TransCast Features Dr. Eddy Van de Voorde, University of Antwerp

Host Mat Kaplan met with Dr. Eddy Van de Voorde at the METRANS National Urban Freight Conference in October 2009 to discuss transportation issues from the international perspective.