Freight Impacts on Freight Impacts on OhioOhio’’s Roadwayss Roadways

presented bypresented by

Suzann S. Gad, AICPSuzann S. Gad, AICPThe Ohio Depart Of TransportationThe Ohio Depart Of TransportationOffice of Urban & Corridor PlanningOffice of Urban & Corridor Planning

Lets Talk Freight in OhioLets Talk Freight in Ohio Ohio DOT, Division of Planning Ohio DOT, Division of Planning

is engaged in the study of is engaged in the study of Freight Impacts on the Freight Impacts on the Transportation System.Transportation System.

Ohio has contracted with Ohio has contracted with Cambridge Systematics and Cambridge Systematics and purchased Reebie Associates purchased Reebie Associates Transearch Data.Transearch Data.

Ohio is conducting corridor Ohio is conducting corridor studies with freight movements studies with freight movements as a key component.as a key component.

Research ObjectivesResearch Objectives

Provide Ohio DOT with a clear picture of freight movements on Provide Ohio DOT with a clear picture of freight movements on Ohio’s macro-highway corridorsOhio’s macro-highway corridors

Assess the impact that freight movement is having on Ohio’s Assess the impact that freight movement is having on Ohio’s infrastructure; andinfrastructure; and

Identify policies and programs to deal with these demands Identify policies and programs to deal with these demands while maintaining Ohio’s strong economic growthwhile maintaining Ohio’s strong economic growth

Truck Freight Flows, 1998Truck Freight Flows, 1998All Commodities, All Truck Types, Highway Freight All Commodities, All Truck Types, Highway Freight Density (in tons)Density (in tons)

Source: FHWA Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework based on Reebie Associates data.Source: FHWA Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework based on Reebie Associates data.

Truck Freight Growth, 1998-2020Truck Freight Growth, 1998-2020Regional Growth Rates and Highway Links with Regional Growth Rates and Highway Links with Highest Growth Rates, Freight Density (in tons)Highest Growth Rates, Freight Density (in tons)

West Region 100%West Region 100%South Region 89%South Region 89%

Central Region 89%Central Region 89% Northeast Region 79%Northeast Region 79%

Source: FHWA Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework based on Reebie Associates data.Source: FHWA Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework based on Reebie Associates data.

Research ApproachResearch Approach

Provide current (2000) and future (2010 and 2020) freight Provide current (2000) and future (2010 and 2020) freight movements and quantitiesmovements and quantities

Assess the major impacts (e.g., pavement conditions, Assess the major impacts (e.g., pavement conditions, congestion, air quality, etc.) of freight movementcongestion, air quality, etc.) of freight movement

Develop methods – through case studies – that Ohio DOT can Develop methods – through case studies – that Ohio DOT can use to forecast and assess freight impacts in the futureuse to forecast and assess freight impacts in the future

Integrate this study's products with the statewide model being Integrate this study's products with the statewide model being developed by Ohio DOT's Technical Services Division; anddeveloped by Ohio DOT's Technical Services Division; and

Identify policies and programs to deal with freight demands on Identify policies and programs to deal with freight demands on Ohio's transportation systemOhio's transportation system

TRANSEARCH Freight Analysis ZonesTRANSEARCH Freight Analysis Zones

Domestic Truck Freight Flows To/From OhioDomestic Truck Freight Flows To/From OhioAll Commodities, All Truck Types, Highway Freight All Commodities, All Truck Types, Highway Freight Density (in tons)Density (in tons)

Source: FHWA Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework based on Reebie Associates data.Source: FHWA Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework based on Reebie Associates data.

Preliminary Case Study FindingsPreliminary Case Study FindingsPresentationPresentation DeliverableDeliverable

Proposed ScheduleProposed Schedule

MonthMonth

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 1010 1111 1212TaskTask

1.1. Acquisition of Base Freight DataAcquisition of Base Freight Data

Workshop on Program DataWorkshop on Program Data

2.2. Develop Base Year Truck TableDevelop Base Year Truck Table

3.3. Develop Forecast Truck VolumesDevelop Forecast Truck Volumes

Future Truck Volume PresentationFuture Truck Volume Presentation

4.4. Develop Freight PoliciesDevelop Freight PoliciesAnalysis TechniquesAnalysis Techniques

5.5. Application of theApplication of theAnalysis TechniquesAnalysis Techniques

Subtask 5.1: HERS Case StudySubtask 5.1: HERS Case Study

Subtask 5.2: I-75 Case StudySubtask 5.2: I-75 Case Study

Subtask 5.3: Northern Ohio Subtask 5.3: Northern Ohio Corridor Case StudyCorridor Case Study

Subtask 5.4: MORPC Case StudySubtask 5.4: MORPC Case Study

Case Studies PresentationCase Studies Presentation

6.6. Final DocumentationFinal Documentation

Freight SummitFreight Summit

ObjectiveObjective

• High-level, one-day strategy session to build a Freight High-level, one-day strategy session to build a Freight Productivity Program for OhioProductivity Program for Ohio

TopicsTopics

• Current freight movementCurrent freight movement

• Future freight movementFuture freight movement

• Freight issuesFreight issues

• Policy and program optionsPolicy and program options