Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas (2007) / Chapter Skim
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Module 4 - Putting It All Together
Module 4 - Putting It All Together
Pages 76-81
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Although most MPOs will not undertake all the sequential steps required to develop a program of this type all at once, it is imperative that staff understand how the components it undertakes fit into the overall picture of a comprehensive freight program. Table 4.1 provides a list of steps that constitute a comprehensive metropolitan freight planning program.
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Step 4 – Engage the Private Sector. • The private sector freight industry should be given the opportunity to contribute to the freight program development throughout the process.
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This is important even for those MPOs that may not be developing a full, comprehensive freight program using Steps 7 through 14. A data collection program can be as simple as collecting truck counts regularly, collecting information from freight stakeholders on key freight issues or bottlenecks, or updating port throughput numbers on an annual basis.
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• Project delivery helps to legitimize a freight planning program and energize the private sector. Deploying successful freight improvement projects also can maintain momentum for an MPO freight planning program.
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Example of freight planning program development. (Florida Department of Transportation, District 4)
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It also highlights a few key areas that should be jump started without waiting for the full program development, such as assessing current intermodal connectors. These quick start action items are also an effective way to engage the private sector freight industry to encourage their initial and long-range participation in the program.
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