Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas (2007) / Chapter Skim
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The final step is to identify the appropriate mix of planning activities to enhance an existing or develop a new freight planning program and direct you to the component-specific guidelines for freight planning activities that are provided in Module 3. These three steps are described in the following subsections.
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It is important that freight planning activities involve a variety of MPO staff across disciplines and incorporate and integrate other local and state freight activities. For example, many state DOTs have someone assigned to freight and intermodal planning; FHWA Division Offices typically have staff that support freight initiatives; and local technical boards and political leaders may have an industry or business background.
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4. Are we aware of MPO staff who have expertise or interest in freight planning?
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2-4 Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas ExamplesCharacteristicsFreight Planning Stage Basic Freight system needs are handled indirectly as part of the overall transportation program activities… • Little or no freight-specific planning activities • Few known freight data sources • Little or no interaction to date with the private sector freight community • Limited knowledge of economic base, industry, or specific freight needs • Freight system is addressed as part of larger transportation projects • No freight-specific planning activities have been attempted • Area is a recently designated MPO • MPO is beginning to recognize the importance of freight planning, but there is little advocacy for freight planning within the organization, limited resources, and staff is struggling with how to begin a freight planning program Advanced Freight system needs have begun to receive some attention, however, they have not been fully integrated into the transportation program activities… • Some history of freight-specific planning activities • Some interaction with private sector stakeholders as part of a specific project • Basic understanding of freight system and its regional importance • Freight program elements are beginning to form, leaders are beginning to emerge • MPO developed a freight profile or intermodal management system after ISTEA, but may not have developed an implementable program • MPO developed a private sector or other such group, but may have since disbanded due to lack of interest • MPO wants to build on some of the ad hoc freight planning activities of the past, but is unsure how to link efforts together into a continuous process Table 2.4. Categorization of existing freight program activities.
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MPOs with successful freight planning programs have accepted the responsibility for making freight planning a significant program activity. High-level advocates provide policy direction and allocate existing staff and financial resources to expressly include freight issues as part of the transportation planning processes, including LRTPs and short-range transportation improvement programs.
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These MPOs may already have developed a regional freight profile and engaged the private sector and now need to take the next step in the process by developing more comprehensive analysis techniques and tools; reinvigorating private sector outreach efforts; or funding, financing, and implementing freight improvement projects. The activities associated with the right side of the spectrum can help these MPOs take informal freight planning activities and turn them into a more comprehensive program, helping to mainstream freight within the MPO.
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