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What we learned from a Michigan maritime policy panel
Talking Michigan Transportation
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Why Maritime Matters In Michigan
1:38
Meet The State's Maritime Planner
4:46
Why Maritime Is Surging Again
8:58
Port Funding And Ownership Challenges
12:20
Can Ships Reduce Truck Traffic
13:49
Policy Panel Takeaways And Momentum
17:18
Median Barriers And Crash Prevention
18:07
Maritime Strategy And Trade Routes
23:12
Short Sea Shipping Made Simple
26:40
User Fees And Stable Funding
29:23
Shipbuilding Innovation And Security
34:19
Thanks And Where To Find Notes
Talking Michigan Transportation
What we learned from a Michigan maritime policy panel
Apr 30, 2026
Season 8
Episode 267
Michigan Department of Transportation
This week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features conversations with two key participants in a panel discussion convened to discuss the need for a Michigan maritime strategy and sustainable funding.
First, Elisha Wulff, a freight policy specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation who has been leading maritime efforts, talks about the potential benefits from implanting the strategy and the challenges in finding agreement on a sustainable funding source.
Later, John Peracchio, a member of the Michigan State Transportation Commission who moderated the panel discussion, talks about his takeaways and why he also believes a key priority is identifying a funding source.