Freight and Economics
A forward-thinking approach that prepares your freight systems for the future.
A forward-thinking approach that prepares your freight systems for the future.
As new technologies emerge and freight systems continue to face uncertainty, we understand that freight efficiency, safety and resiliency is vital for your region’s growth. We provide a unique understanding of the goods movement landscape and the right skillsets to help your region stay competitive and promote economic growth now and in the future.
A pioneer of the many tools, techniques, and processes used in freight planning today, we continue to pave the way for the freight planning practices of the future. Our dedicated bench of freight experts combine state-of-the-art technology with in-depth experience to implement tailored freight solutions for our clients.
FreightOpts is a suite of tools developed to assist state DOTs and MPOs better understand and integrate freight into transportation investment decision making. FreightOpts has three modules to meet your agency’s unique needs:
Evaluates the highway and rail networks based on their importance to freight movement across customizable criteria to include economic preparedness, goods movement, support of strategic chains, and access and connectivity to modes and markets.
Simulates the impact of changes in the economy and customizable disruptors on freight flows by generating alternative freight flow forecasts and truck trip tables.
Prioritize and evaluate freight projects to address identified needs using this module. The tool is customizable to integrate into a DOTs or MPOs existing prioritization process or can serve as a standalone tool to develop the state’s required Freight Investment Plan.
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