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The U.S. Coast Guard station in Annapolis, MD, established in 1972, is responsible for patrolling and responding to calls in the region from the Magothy River to Chesapeake Beach. Equipped with a fleet of response boats including a 41-foot and three 25-foot vessels, the station is particularly active during the summer and fall months, handling events such as the U.S. Naval Academy graduation ceremonies and the Annapolis boat shows. Generated from their available business information

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is an independent federal agency responsible for overseeing and regulating various aspects of surface transportation, particularly in the rail industry. Its mission includes ensuring fair competition, providing economic analysis, and facilitating efficient transportation services that meet the needs of the public and businesses alike. Within the STB, several specialized offices collaborate to manage legal, economic, and environmental matters, as well as to assist the public and industry stakeholders. Each office focuses on distinct functions, ranging from legal advice and administrative support to public outreach and passenger rail operations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to transportation regulation. Generated from the website

The Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP) is a national collaborative dedicated to promoting safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment. By monitoring trends, emerging issues, and new policy proposals, STPP focuses on critical areas such as safety, environmental impact, and sound asset management in transportation planning and implementation across the United States. STPP also hosts the STPP Forum, which brings together a diverse group of transportation experts to assess challenges and drive reform in the sector. Additionally, the organization manages ongoing initiatives like the One Rail Coalition and the National Park Service Transportation Project to further its mission of advancing transportation policy and practice. Generated from the website