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Purpose
By addressing transportation issues and plans related to streets and highways, the airport and the ports, and the environment, the Chamber works to ensure an effective area infrastructure.
Structure
The Infrastructure Committee meets on a monthly basis to discuss, and take action on area infrastructure issues and requirements. The Committee focus area include, but are not limited to: highways and urban streets, the North Carolina State Ports, Wilmington International Airport and the environment. Committee presentations and discussions have included:
· Mission and infrastructure involvement of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
· Re-establishment of passenger rail to Wilmington from Raleigh and Charlotte
· The Cape Fear River Program, which monitors the health of the Cape Fear River
· New transportation initiatives to ease area traffic problems
· Concentration on specific road and highway projects included in the state's Transportation Improvement Plan
Process
The Committee reviews and discusses infrastructure issues as they affect Chamber members and the community and recommends action by the Board of Directors when necessary. Committee involvement includes:
· Inviting the Secretary, NCDOT, to address Chamber members on the status of local
projects included in the Transportation Improvement Plan;
· Participating in the meetings of the Transportation Advisory Committee;
· Coordinating presentations during public hearings on infrastructure issues;
· Assisting other government agencies as they address infrastructure issues;
· Lobby in support of infrastructure requirements as determined by Chamber
membership.
Opportunities
Chamber members may participate in the Infrastructure Committee, make presentations at the Transportation Advisory Committee meetings, present views at Public Forums and request the Committee's assistance on specific infrastructure issues.
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