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odal freight projects, using both quantitative andqualitative data and analysis. MoDOT should continue toexpand the MoDOT Tracker performance measures andconsider incorporating future data into the prioritizationprocess, and should work with its modal offices toidentify other freight data needed to support theprioritization process.

18FREIGHT PROJECT PRIORITIZATION FRAMEWORKINITIAL PROJECT LISTCAPITALOR MAJORMAINTENANCE?TIER 1-3 ONSTATE FREIGHTNETWORK?*CONSISTENTWITH GOALS?ENHANCE ORSUPPORT FREIGHTMOVEMENT?DISTRICT REVIEW7 RE?APPLY STAKEHOLDER WEIGHT TOGOALS AND PRIORITIZATION FILTERSSTAKEHOLDER INPUTUNDEFINEDPROJECTS?PRIORITIZED CANDIDATE LIST*HIGHWAY PROJECTS ONLY

PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS19FOR FREIGHT IN MISSOURI34Expandcollaborationwith MDED andother partnersDevelopsupportivefreight and landuse guidance5Increasepublicawarenessabout freightExpand ongoing collaboration with the MissouriDepartment of Economic Development (MDED) toaddress specific freight transportation needs of targetedindustries. Identify clusters of targeted industries withinthe State and the transportation issues facing eachindustry sector. Work with MDED, Metropolitan PlanningOrganizations (MPOs), Regional Planning Commissions(RPCs), and regional economic development agenciesto develop and fund projects that will address thetransportation needs of these industry clusters.Assist in developing freight and land use guidanceto facilitate creation of freight supportive land usepolicies and guidelines to ensure practical freightconsiderations are incorporated in local planning anddesign efforts, promote good neighbor developmentstrategies for freight facilities, support safe practices,and help communities and local government betterunderstand how land use practices can improve freightand community development linkages.Increase public awareness about economic developmentand freight. Education that clearly establishes the linkbetween Missouri’s freight system, the State’s economy,and community sustainability is a key factor in futurefreight infrastructure funding.

artnersHostannual rtnershipsContinue to engage the Missouri Chamber of Commerce,Missouri Economic Development Council (MEDC), MissouriAssociation of Manufacturers, private sector freightstakeholders, MPOs and RPCs, and related organizationsto develop a public information exchange with MPOs,RPCs, planning organizations, economic developmentagencies, and other State, regional, and local groupsabout the role of freight transportation in the State andregional economy.Host an annual Freight and Economic DevelopmentRoundtable to enhance the exchange of informationand communicate about current freight and economicdevelopment issues and opportunities.Consider developing public-private partnerships tosupport freight infrastructure, terminals, and intermodalfacilities improvements critical to the State that may notsolely align with private investment criteria. SpecificallyMoDOT to assist to strengthen first and last mileconnections.

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PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONSFOR FREIGHT IN MISSOURI9Identify andpreservecritical multimodal nodes10Partnerwith othersinvolved incertified siteprogramIdentify and preserve critical multimodal freightintensive development nodes and adjoining industrialland assets. This companion program to the MissouriCertified Sites Program would focus on identifyingand preserving key locations where strategicmultimodal freight assets and available industrialland could be reserved for future freight-intensivedevelopment such as intermodal freight terminals andmajor manufacturing facilities including aerospace,automotive, and similar operations.Partner with agencies already involved in the certifiedsite program, including MEDC and regional power utilityfirms. MoDOT freight staff and private transportationpartners could provide geographic information systemdata and valuable information from the Freight Planto be integrated with site and non-transportationinfrastructure data.22

23FREIGHT PLAN GOALSRECOMMENDED MEASURESMAINTENANCE:Maintain the freight systemin good condition SAFETY:Improve safety on thefreight system ECONOMY:Support economic growthand competitiveness CONNECTIVITY AND MOBILITY:Improve the connectivity andmobility of the freight system Percent of the major highways in goodcondition*Percent of structurally deficient deck areaon NHS bridges*Number of commercial vehicle crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries*Rail crossing crashes and fatalities*Goods movement competitiveness*Job and economic growth by key tion/LogisticsFreight tonnage by mode*Annual hours of truck delay*Truck reliability index**These or similar measures have been established inMoDOT’s Tracker

24PERFORMANCE MEASURESAND COMPETITIVENESS METRICSPerformance measures are used across thetransportation industry to evaluate transportationsystems and agencies. MoDOT’s rich history inperformance measurement and management isbest exemplified by Tracker, the department’squarterly performance measure publication.For this Freight Plan, performance measureswere established to assist with plan development,implementation, and accountability.With Tracker as the foundation, and throughconsultation with the Freight Steering Committee,a limited number of strategic performancemeasures were identified for each of the fourgoals. These measures help inform the new projectselection prioritization process by establishing howfreight performance is, and will be, measured inMissouri.

25“Missouri plays an essentialrole in the movement ofgoods, not just in theMidwest, but throughoutthe nation and throughoutthe continent. We arethe crossroads of NorthAmerica.”DAN MEHANPRESIDENT AND CEOMISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPhoto by PAUL SABLEMAN

MISSOURI FREIGHT26STRATEGIC POLICY RECOMMENDATIONSEach of these recommendations is supported by a series of implementation tactics, designed as apotential to-do list for MoDOT and its freight partners. Many of the tactics are long-term solutions,but several are immediately actionable. Work with MoDOT internal and external partners toimprove multimodal connectivity Focus on maintaining a state of good repair Cultivate a long-term focus to developcomprehensive freight corridors Take a pragmatic approach to highway systemcapacity expansion, given financial constraints Improve the availability of truck parking Enhance the resiliency and maintain flexibility ofthe multimodal freight system to adapt to quicklychanging needs Improve multimodal safety Improve the health, safety, and welfare of truckdrivers Capitalize on the momentum created by thisFreight Plan and outreach to key stakeholders Invest in freight infrastructure and operationalimprovements to drive long-term job creation Enhance Missouri’s ability to export goods Expand interagency collaboration andcoordination Use technology to improve freight movement Develop opportunities for maritime and air cargo

27The full Missouri State Freight Plan IntroductionStakeholder OutreachMissouri Freight SystemFreight Network Condition and PerformanceNeeds Assessment and Freight ForecastEconomic Context of FreightFreight Policies, Strategies, and InstitutionsThe Decision-Making ProcessStrategies and RecommendationsAction Plan and Implementation Strategies

28MISSOURI’S FREIGHT SYSTEMENSURING A STRONG FUTUREWith a growing population and a global increasein consumer demand, pressures on the nation’sfreight system are only going to increase

Missouri businesses to get their products to market. An improved freight transportation system can also lower transportation costs and create jobs. While the good news is that Missouri has an integrated multimodal freight system that facilitates the efficient, reliabl