River
Roads
Runways
*2010 was the first full year for DHL at CVG.
Rail
Freight Can’t Wait
Since 2007, OKI staff and members have been actively engaged in freight transportation planning due to its critical impact on the region’s socio-economic well-being. The efficient flow of goods, employees and customers ensures a healthy and robust regional economy. OKI is the leader for the tristate region in terms of freight transportation planning for all modes. OKI’s freight focus is on the application of new, emerging technologies, enhancements in the collection and application of freight data, and public/private partnerships at the local, state, national and global level to enhance opportunities for socio-economic growth.
Robyn Bancroft
Strategic Initiatives Manager
rbancroft@oki.org
513-619-7662

River Freight
Rail Freight
Truck Freight
State Freight Plans
To receive funding under the National Highway Freight Program (23 U.S.C. 167), the FAST Act requires each State to develop a State freight plan, which must comprehensively address the State’s freight planning activities and investments (both immediate and long-range). The State must update its freight plan at least every five years, and may update its freight investment plan more frequently than the overall freight plan. [49 U.S.C. 70202(e)]. A State may develop its freight plan either separately from, or incorporated within, its statewide strategic long-range transportation plan required by 23 U.S.C. 135. Among other requirements, a State freight plan must—
- cover a five-year forecast period;
- be fiscally constrained;
- include a “freight investment plan” with a list of priority projects; and
- describe how the State will invest and match its National Highway Freight Program funds.
Ohio Freight Plan
Kentucky Freight Plan
Indiana Freight Plan
Businesses and industries are dependent on an efficient, reliable, interconnected and safe freight transportation system.
OKI’s central location and extensive transportation network continue to make the region a top choice for manufacturing plants, distribution centers and warehouses.
Continued growth in freight across all modes will place significant demand on the region’s transportation networks. This will require OKI’s continued attention to system preservation and maintenance, public/private partnerships, and the integration of innovative design and technologies to optimize existing operations.





