Regional Freight System Assessment

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The Regional Freight System Assessment reviews planning issues for the multimodal freight network in northeastern Illinois, including infrastructure, public policy, and investment programs. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is conducting this work as part of its ongoing research and analysis in the development of the next Regional Transportation Plan as well as the Regional Vision planning effort.



This work includes four deliverables:

  • Phase 1 establishes the freight landscape, defining key terms and concepts, as well as introducing goods movement as a key planning topic for the region.
  • Phase 2 defines freight networks, assesses their performance, providing maps and other technical reference materials.
  • Phase 3 identifies both capital investment and public policy opportunities to support the regional freight system.
  • Phase 4 provides final recommendations synthesizing the findings.

The Regional Freight System Assessment reviews planning issues for the multimodal freight network in northeastern Illinois, including infrastructure, public policy, and investment programs. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is conducting this work as part of its ongoing research and analysis in the development of the next Regional Transportation Plan as well as the Regional Vision planning effort.



This work includes four deliverables:

  • Phase 1 establishes the freight landscape, defining key terms and concepts, as well as introducing goods movement as a key planning topic for the region.
  • Phase 2 defines freight networks, assesses their performance, providing maps and other technical reference materials.
  • Phase 3 identifies both capital investment and public policy opportunities to support the regional freight system.
  • Phase 4 provides final recommendations synthesizing the findings.

Comment on the draft Freight Landscape document!

We are seeking feedback on the Freight Landscape, our initial draft document for the first phase of our project.  

  • Did the document convey the scale and scope of the region's freight industry properly?
  • Did we get the definitions of industry terms right?
  • Are the relationships we described between the industry's participants correct?
  • Are there key aspects of the freight industry that are missing from the document?
  • Do you think the Freight Landscape will help our residents understand the region's freight industry better?
  • Did the document help you understand the freight industry better?

Please let us know your thoughts and your suggestions for improvements.

Thanks!


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Page 34, states: "Conversely, the Federal Maritime Administration (MARAD) is...." Can you revise to say "U.S. DOT - Maritime Administration (MARAD)...."?
Page 34, "Waukegan (focused on aviation and a marina), and Joliet (focused on aviation)." Revise to say Waukegan Port District (focused on aviation and a marina), and Joliet Regional Port District (primarily focused on aviation, but has recently completed a Strategic Marine and Port Master Plan to potentially better serve the marine market).

In the Air Freight Landscape section, Can you add a few sentences about how other General Aviation Airports have limited cargo operations but just not to the extent that gets them on the FAA Cargo Tonnage List. DuPage, Waukegan, Chicago Executive and others are being completely left out of the narrative. Also, what about a paragraph on the proposed South Suburban Airport? Lastly, how about a discussion on the increased use of Advanced Air Mobility in the region? See our AAM System Plan Website at www.ILAviation.com. Northwestern Medical Facility is currently using AAM to deliver medical samples and equipment from one facility to another. There are lots of examples of AAM that will be coming to the Chicago Metro Area in the very near future. If you have any questions, you can call me at 217-782-4118.

BJ.Murray 15 days ago
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