.st0{fill:#005990;} .st1{fill:#262223;} 2021 MISSOURI STATE FREIGHT AND RAIL PLAN Shape Missouri’s transportation future by providing feedback today. EXPLORE Freight Plan Project Approach Passenger Rail Contact Us Schedule Documents Existing Plans Working Documents Missouri State Freight and Rail Plan Whether it’s seeing raw materials being delivered by train to a manufacturing plant, or food delivered to your local grocery store by truck or a package delivered to your doorstep, it is undeniable that freight is important to all of us. WHAT DOES FREIGHT MEAN TO YOU? What Does Freight Mean to Residents? As you have probably noticed during the past nine months, more and more items are being shipped and delivered to your doorstep. In 2019, 3,248 parcels (packages) were shipped every second worldwide. I... What Does Freight Mean to Business? Businesses have a lot of things to think about on a daily basis and sometimes how goods are getting to and from their businesses is one of them. Some key businesses questions asked: Are there kinks ... What Does Freight Mean to Shippers and Carriers? It’s no doubt that freight carriers and shippers saw an increase in work during the COVID-19 Pandemic, but full results are not in yet to know the ramifications of the global pandemic. How freight moves from one location to another is a vital component in determining the price someone pays for an item and, on a larger scale, the economic trade-offs of freight. Having an efficient, integrated freight system for moving commerce is critical to generating revenue and investments for Missouri. A safe, efficient and integrated freight network in Missouri means prosperity for the businesses and citizens that call Missouri home. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is updating its Freight and Passenger Rail Plan and YOU have the ability to shape how the plans will impact Missouri businesses and citizens. In addition to your valued input, historical data, industry projections and stakeholder input are being collected in order to prioritize freight and passenger rail investments for the years to come. Shape Missouri’s transportation future by providing feedback today. Goals and Objectives The Missouri State Freight and Rail Plan focuses on: Safety The Safety of all who use Missouri’s transportation - MoDOT’s #1 priority Service Mobility and the Reliability of the entire system so that freight can move efficiently System Preservation to minimize maintenance and repair costs Stability Enhancing Missouri’s Economic Competitiveness, bringing greater revenue to the state Promoting Choice for how businesses ship their goods HOW DOES A FREIGHT AND RAIL PLAN IMPACT MISSOURIANS? Federal funds are provided to states that develop plans of action for their freight and passenger rail networks. If MoDOT chose not to develop a plan, hundreds of millions of dollars would be redirected to other states and the Missouri economy would be severely impacted. Based on action, strategy and investment, the plan is fueled by data-driven decision-making tools communities can use to build stronger futures. A Comprehensive Statewide Freight and Rail Plan Given Missouri’s central national location and abundance of transportation resources available, a combined Freight and Rail Plan identifies strategies for the transportation network to operate harmoniously across all modes. Missouri’s Rail Plan was last updated in 2012 and the State Freight Plan was updated in 2017. Creating a combined State Freight and Rail Plan: Demonstrates how transportation supports, maintains and expands the Missouri economy. Leverages Missouri’s assets for economic growth and improved quality of life. Incentivizes a compelling business case for comprehensive freight investment. Identifies methods to plan and manage a shared freight network. Helps Missouri adapt to quickly changing economic circumstances. Balances freight and passenger rail needs. Missouri Department of Transportation 105 W. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65102 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) 1-866-831-6277 (Motor Carrier Services) Our Mission, Values and Tangible Results Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission How Do I... Report a road concern Report a blocked highway-railroad crossing Rate a work zone Request a highway map Request a Speaker Adopt a section of highway Renew my driver's license File a claim Missouri Links Renew License Plates Online Missouri State Government Missouri Amber Alert Missouri Homeland Security MO.GOV ORGAN DONOR © 2020 Missouri Department of Transportation, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy