INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO): Today Governor Mike Pence announced the assembly of a Blue Ribbon Panel to plan the next generation of transportation infrastructure in Indiana.

The announcement was made this afternoon at the 2013 Indiana Logistics Summit.

“We know that our transportation infrastructure provides Indiana with a dynamic advantage over other states,” said Pence. “With the expertise and recommendations of this Blue Ribbon Panel, Indiana will keep its finger on the pulse of infrastructure innovation and strive to provide businesses and Hoosiers with the most efficient transportation system available,” said Governor Pence.

Governor Pence also discussed three guiding principles for transportation infrastructure, which include: taking care of what we have; finishing what we start; and planning for the future. 

The Panel will review projects related to all four modes of transportation: water, air, road and rail. The Panel will also identify a list of priority projects over the course of the next ten years.

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Cathy Langham, President of Langham Logistics, will co-chair the Panel.  Additional members of the Panel will be announced in the coming weeks.