During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Andrew Shepler shared details of the Ohio Department of Transportation's freight planning efforts, including the federally approved statewide freight plan.

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OVERVIEW
o FAST Act Compliant
o Approved February 2, 2017
o First large program state in compliance
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FREIGHT TRENDS
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Food, Manufacturing & Logistics
o Ohio industries positioned to grow
Shifts in Global Markets
o China’s energy needs = Ohio opportunity
o Possible impact of the Panama Canal
reopening
Emerging Markets
o Increasing trade with South and Central
America
Mega-Regions
o More people, more demand for goods

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TECHNOLOGY’S IMPACT
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Autonomous/Connected
Cars and Trucks
o Safer roads, more efficient traffic flow
o Truck platooning
E-commerce
o More warehouses and distribution
centers here
o Increased demand for next day
home delivery
o Increased parcel delivery
in neighborhoods

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RECOMMENDATION – TSM&O PLAN
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Transportation System
Maintenance & Operation
– New approach to problem-
solving
– Real time technology improves
congestion and safety
– Shift from “outputs”
to “operations”
– Build on others’ experiences

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RECOMMENDATION – TPIMS
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Truck Parking Information
and Management System
o Monitors truck parking spaces
on busy routes
o Publishes open spaces via
internet/roadside signs
o Improves safety and reduces
road wear and tear
o Multi-state system

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RECOMMENDATION – MARITIME STUDY
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Ohio Ports Offer
Strategic Advantage
o Inventory of existing
conditions
o Analyze and understand
future market trends
o Determine the future
blueprint of maritime freight
in Ohio

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POLICIES TO SUPPORT FREIGHT SUCCESS
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Safety
o Crash monitoring and solutions
Economic Development
o Competitive freight system
o Reduce congestion
Environmental
Sustainability
o Reduce negative effects

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NATIONAL HIGHWAY FREIGHT PROGRAM
System Mileage in Ohio
Primary Highway Freight System (PHFS) 1,424.26
Non-PHFS Interstate 256.69
Critical Rural Freight Corridors (CRFC) 284.91
Critical Urban Freight Corridors (CUFC) 142.46
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11. NATIONAL HIGHWAY FREIGHT PROGRAM

12. OHIO’S STRATEGIC FREIGHT SYSTEM (SFS)

13. FREIGHT NETWORK OVERLAP

14. PARTNERSHIP – TWO LANE STUDIES

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PARTNERSHIPS – US250 TWO LANE STUDY
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PARTNERSHIPS – FASTLANE APPLICATION
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PARTNERSHIPS – FASTLANE APPLICATION
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18. PARTNERSHIPS – NEW PORT DISTRICT

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QUESTIONS
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