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WILMAPCO Freight & Goods
Movement
.
Our
transportation system is not only used to move people
from one place to another but also to ship the
commodities that we need in our everyday life. Trucks,
ships and rail lines are used to move goods to and from
stores, factories and other locations. This has a
significant impact on our transportation system. The
WILMAPCO region alone generates nearly 37
million tons of freight annually, making freight a largest contributor to the
regions’ economic
success. What is equally important is that over 72
million tons pass through the region each year, adding
significant traffic to our expressways and other major
arterials.
Nationwide, freight has been growing at 2.5 percent to 3
percent per year, and is forecasted to continue this
growth through at least 2035. This leads to a near
doubling of freight volumes every 20 years. This is
faster than the growth rates for passenger vehicles,
leading to a higher percentage of heavy trucks on the
roadways. As the share of heavy trucks increases,
concerns regarding congestion, safety, and air pollution
prompt the need for system improvements.
Regional Freight & Goods Movement
Analysis Study
WILMAPCO has
recently adopted the Regional Freight and Goods Movement
Analysis.
Regional Freight & Goods Movement Analysis Information
and Maps
Other Freight Information Downloads
Important Freight Links
This page last updated:
12/29/2008
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