Think Globally, Act Locally August 19, 2009 Introduction Why freight is important to central Ohio Global implications and impacts Highway system challenges Why Freight? The U.S. logistics sector has exceeded 10% of national GDP and is growing at 7-8% per year, outstripping all other traded sectors in terms of scale and growth rate. National projections suggest that core national logistics employment will grow by 10% over the coming decade Currently over 1 in 10 jobs in central Ohio are in the logistics field. Why Central Ohio? Strategic location 58% of US population 61% of US manufacturing 50% of Canadian population Increased traffic from Panama and Suez Canals Central Ohios critical position regardless of fuel prices Panama Canal Expansion Expansion of Locks Larger Capacity Post-Panamax Ships Current 5,000 TEUs Future 12,000 TEUs The Panama Canal Authority estimates a 35% increase in cargo volume through 2025 Port of Virginia Substantial investments in capacity By the public and private sector Maersk built their own port facility. Improved channels (50 ft) Deepest on East Coast New wharf 1-mile long Heartland Corridor Double-Stacked route between Norfolk, VA and Columbus Scheduled to open in Q2 2010 NS Rickenbacker Intermodal Currently between K lifts NS Intermodal Facility will likely double in capacity - 200K lifts to 400K Air Cargo Facility Parallel 1,200 x 200 runways 120 Acre Cargo Ramp In-ground fuel hydrant system Air cargo volume has increased by 22.5% over the past 5 years Rickenbacker Benefits in 30 Years 34 million sq. ft. of development 9,500 direct jobs 10,900 indirect jobs $15.1 billion impact What is MORPC doing? Inland Port Studies, 1994 Factbooks, Rail Studies, etc Creation of the Rickenbacker Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (RICC) Involvement in the Columbus Region Logistics Council MORPCs role as a facilitator Rickenbacker Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (RICC) Mission: Recognizing the importance of the logistics industry and the Rickenbacker area's important place in it, the Committee's mission is to : 1.Identify the most important highway needs in the area; 2.Seek funding to accomplish the highway needs identified as most important in the area; 3.Foster co-operation among the local governments, ODOT, the private sector to establish consistent transportation and land use policies to promote the success of the area; and 4.Share information among the participants. Alum Creek Drive Serves as the only direct connection between Rickenbacker and the Interstate System Designated as an intermodal connector by the Federal Highway Administration. Serious congestion issues, that challenge Rickenbackers success, and impact the quality of life of local residents. Ohio Bi-partisan Stimulus Program Regional Partnership To name a few: Columbus Chamber, Columbus Region Logistics Council (and Battelle), CRAA (Airport), Franklin County Engineers Office, MORPC, Obetz, and ODOT Forgivable $7 Million Loan Franklin County Engineer Create approx. 100 construction jobs Sustain/Create over 10,000 jobs in central Ohio. Completion of Phase I & II Fall 2012. Recipe of Funding Sources Funding Obetz, Franklin County, CRAA, Local Agencies, and Private Industry $960,0007% ODOT $2,990,00022% MORPC $2,600,00019% Ohio Stimulus $7,000,00052% Total $13,550,000100% Double Stack Columbus to Cincinnati $5.73 million Connect the Heartland Corridor to Cincinnati Reduction of truck traffic on I-71 Rickenbacker Parkway Loop road to connect southern development, including the intermodal facility and planned air cargo facilities to the links to the NHS Planned 4-lane divided facility Currently 2 lanes have been completed between Alum Creek & Ashville Pike The two remaining lanes have been funded through ARRA and MORPC. The rest of the loop is currently being studied Construction funding has not been secured E/W Connector Connect Rickenbacker to US 23 Backdoor Critical to evacuating Heartland Corridor traffic A feasible alternative should be selected by the end of 2009. I-71/SR 665 Interchange 1959 Rural Interchange Interstate Access from Rickenbacker 2 nd Largest FedEx Ground Facility in US Substantial expansion Funding Recipe MORPC ODOT OPWC Federal Appropriations Substantial Local Investment West Jefferson Small rural community Tremendous freight growth MORPC Thoroughfare Plan Innovative Strategies Funding Schemes I-70 Truck Lanes Corridor of the Future I-70 through MO, IL, IN, OH Approx. 800 miles Dedicated Truck-Only-Lanes (TOLs) Freight movement focus Reduce congestion & enhance mobility Improve safety for trucks and passenger vehicles Four state coalition INDOT serves as lead state Whats Next Freight Trend Study Regional Freight Prioritization Freight Scanning Tours Freight Villages Contact Info: Daniel Haake Freight Planner