2007 Ohio Conference on Freight Ohio’s Challenge: Growth in Freight Demand Ted Strickland, Governor James G. Beasley, P.E., P.S., Director David Dysard, District 2 Deputy Director
Director Beasley’s Plan Fiscal Accountability Reflect Fiscal Realities Recognize Construction Cost have Risen 40% Funding Priority Criteria Safety Congestion Economic Development Better Communication at the State and Local Levels Better, More Reliable Partner with Local Communities Continued Cooperation with State and Federal Partners
“Challenge: Growth in Freight Demand”
Freight-Truck Traffic Trucks moved 11 billion tons valued at $9.5 trillion over 2.6 trillion ton-miles in 2000 Source: Reebie TRANSEARCH and FHWA Freight Analysis Framework Project
2007 Ohio Conference on Freight Ohio’s Challenge: Growth in Freight Demand Ted Strickland, Governor James G. Beasley, P.E., P.S., Director David Dysard, District 2 Deputy Director