49 U.S.C. § 70201 — State freight advisory committees

ports, if applicable;

freight railroads, if applicable;

shippers;

carriers;

freight-related associations;

third-party logistics providers;

the freight industry workforce;

the transportation department of the State;

metropolitan planning organizations;

local governments;

the environmental protection department of the State, if applicable;

the air resources board of the State, if applicable;

economic development agencies of the State; and

not-for-profit organizations or community organizations.

general business and financial experience;

experience or qualifications in the areas of freight transportation and logistics;

experience in transportation planning;

experience representing employees of the freight industry;

experience representing a State, local government, or metropolitan planning organization; or

experience representing the views of a community group or not-for-profit organization.

advise the State on freight-related priorities, issues, projects, and funding needs;

serve as a forum for discussion for State transportation decisions affecting freight mobility;

communicate and coordinate regional priorities with other organizations;

promote the sharing of information between the private and public sectors on freight issues; and

participate in the development of the freight plan of the State described in section 70202, including by providing advice regarding the development of the freight investment plan.