MS transportation cooperation

TUPELO – Major transportation sector leaders in Mississippi were stressing the necessity for intermodal cooperation – to move the economy forward – at an Itawamba Community College-sponsored event that included representatives of highways, railroads, airports, waterways and ports. Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert stressed the need to maximize, coordinate and cooperate across transportation sectors. Mississippi is a state of mostly small airports, with only two airports – at Jackson and Gulfport – having robust passenger service. Tupelo Regional Airport produces a $114 million economic impact; Golden Triangle Regional near Columbus a $272.5 million impact; Jackson’s impact is $873.5 million and Gulfport’s is $426 million. (Source: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 12/12/14)