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The Port of Houston Authority welcomed Texas Dept. of Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan Nov. 8 for a briefing at the port\u2019s Bayport Container Terminal. Ryan is a member of the Texas Transportation Commission, which oversees the statewide activities of the transportation department.<\/p>\n
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The primary focus on the meeting was to discuss the coordination of rail and trucking, as the Port Authority works closely with both industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a balance that we need to need consider, and we need to get both networks right,\u201d said Chief Infrastructure Officer Richard Byrnes, who highlighted the Port Authority\u2019s role as the local sponsor of the Houston Ship Channel. \u201cThe port is the nexus of many supply chains.\u201d<\/p>\n
PHA Executive Director Roger Guenther provided Ryan with an overview of the port, as well as detailing some of its history, economic impact data and infrastructure investment information.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to ensure that freight keeps moving as we help use our assets efficiently to help avoid future congestion,\u201d Guenther said.<\/p>\n
Leah Oberlin, director of environmental affairs, provided an overview of the port\u2019s stewardship programs during the commissioner\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TXDOT Commissioner Laura Ryan Visits Port […]<\/p>\n