Addressing the need for increased national freight research, Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) last week introduced legislation aimed at improving freight mobility through transportation research and strategic planning. The “Future Transportation Research and Innovation for Prosperity Act” (Future TRIP Act) calls for the establishment of a pilot program to evaluate freight fluidity measures as well as a national cooperative freight transportation research program. “Congressman Lipinski has been a steadfast freight advocate and his continued leadership is appreciated by the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors. We commend his efforts to develop legislation that encompasses both strategic freight planning and research, and also considers input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders. A well-functioning freight transportation system, based on sound research, is vital to our national economic prosperity. We look forward to continued work with the Congressman, knowing that like our Coalition, he understands the importance of addressing emerging and future research needs related to improving our multimodal goods movement system.”