Freight Scenario Planning in Missouri

Ernie Perry 

The June 2015 edition of the American Planning Association (APA) Planning magazine highlighted the Missouri statewide freight plan, focusing in particular on the freight scenario planning methods used by the Missouri DOT. Read the full article to learn more about MoDOT’s scenario planning efforts.

This type of freight scenario planning was also highlighted in a pair of webinars conducted by the FHWA Freight Office and FHWA Planning office in July and September 2014. Check out the webinar presentation and the audio recording for more information.

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