Robert A. Letteney

MFP Year

2003-2005

MFP Class

Home State

Massachusetts

Home Agencies

House of Representatives, U.S. Congress

Host Agencies

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Central Japan Railway Company

Objective

Gain an understanding of the public/private structure and financing of Japan’s intercity and rural railways. Explore the interplay between the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Diet in financing, developing and overseeing rail and transit policies. Learn how the Japanese government promotes and finances alternatives to automobile travel in rural and urban areas.

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This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, and is administered by The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation.

Supporting Federal employees professional development in Japan

Robert A. Letteney