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Michigan’s Freight SystemMichigan’s Freight System
MAASTOCommittee on Highway Transport
October 16, 2012
Larry Karnes
Michigan Department of Transportation
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Today’s Topics
Trunkline System Rail System Cargo Ports Public Airports Major Freight Projects
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Michigan’s State Trunkline System
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Commercial ADT Map
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International Border Crossings
Highway Crossings
● Detroit-Windsor (Ambassador Bridge)
● Detroit-Windsor (Detroit Windsor Tunnel)
● Port Huron-Sarnia (Blue Water Bridge)
● Sault Ste. Marie (International Bridge)
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Michigan’s Rail System
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State-Owned Rail Lines
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Major Railroad Commodities
Originating in Michigan
● iron ore
● motor vehicles & parts
● farm products Terminating in Michigan
● coal
● metallic ores & metal products
● chemicals & petroleum products
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International Border Crossings
Rail Crossings
● Detroit-Windsor (Detroit River Tunnel)
● Port Huron-Sarnia (St. Clair Tunnel)
● Sault Ste. Marie (International Bridge)
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Michigan’s Cargo Ports
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Michigan’s Cargo Ports
36 cargo ports 120 marine cargo terminals average annual tonnage: 80-90 million major commodities:
● stone / sand (44%)
● iron ore (23%)
● coal (20%)
● cement (7%)
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International Border Crossings
Ferry Crossings
● Detroit-Windsor (trucks only)
● Algonac-Walpole Island (autos/passengers
● Marine City-Sombra
(trucks/autos/passengers)
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Michigan’s Public Airports
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Major Freight Projects
Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal Ambassador Bridge Gateway (complete) NITC / DRIC New Detroit River Rail Tunnel New Soo Lock
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Detroit Intermodal FreightTerminal (DIFT) Project
Detroit is one of the top intermodal markets in the nation
Capacity of terminals and
coordination of rail lines is inadequate
Addresses needs of intermodal transportation in southeast Michigan
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Detroit Area IntermodalFreight Terminals
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Detroit Intermodal FreightTerminal (DIFT) Project
Purpose
To support the economic competitiveness of southeast Michigan and the state by improving freight transportation opportunities and efficiencies for business and industry.
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Needs Addressed by DIFT
Additional intermodal terminal capacity
Better connectivity between railroads
Better connectivity between highways and rail terminals
Efficiency of business & industry
Better coordination of rail terminals
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Projected 2025 Intermodal Demand
Demand (lifts/year) Current
Capacity (lifts/year)
Deficiency (lifts/year)
Low High
Total 495,000 776,000 345,000
150,000
to
431,000
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DIFT CostsA Public / Private Partnership Terminals $248 million Rail connections $ 99 million Highway connections $ 92 million Land acquisition $100 million
Total $539 million Approximately 60% public / 40% private
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DIFT Benefits
More efficient transportation system Jobs gained (permanent & construction) Fewer long haul trucks on I-94 & I-75 Elimination of two at-grade rail crossings Elimination of controversial terminal gate More direct access to freeways Government revenue gain
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Questions?Questions?
Larry KarnesLarry KarnesFreight Policy SpecialistFreight Policy Specialist