presented by
Suzann S. Gad, AICP
The Ohio Depart Of Transportation
Office of Urban & Corridor Planning
Lets Talk Freight in Ohio
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Research Objectives
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Provide Ohio DOT with a clear picture of freight movements on Ohio's macro-highway corridors
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Assess the impact that freight movement is having on Ohio's infrastructure; and
Identify policies and programs to deal with these demands while maintaining Ohio's strong economic growth
Truck Freight Flows, 1998.
All Commodities, All Truck Types, Highway Freight Density (in tons)
Truck Freight Growth, 1998-2020.
Regional Growth Rates and Highway Links with Highest Growth Rates, Freight Density (in tons)
Research Approach
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Provide current (2000) and future (2010 and 2020) freight movements and quantities
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Assess the major impacts (e.g., pavement conditions, congestion, air quality, etc.) of freight movement
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Develop methods - through case studies - that Ohio DOT can use to forecast and assess freight impacts in the future
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Integrate this study's products with the statewide model being developed by Ohio DOT's Technical Services Division; and
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Identify policies and programs to deal with freight demands on Ohio's transportation system
TRANSEARCH Freight Analysis Zones
Domestic Truck Freight Flows To/From Ohio.
All Commodities, All Truck Types, Highway Freight Density (in tons)
Proposed Schedule
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Freight Summit
- Objective
- High-level, one-day strategy session to build a Freight Productivity Program for Ohio
- High-level, one-day strategy session to build a Freight Productivity Program for Ohio
- Topics
- Current freight movement
- Future freight movement
- Freight issues
- Policy and program options
- Current freight movement