With a population of more than five million residents, metropolitan Washington consumes and produces a wide variety of goods. These goods are delivered by several modes of transportation including: truck, rail, air, water, and pipeline. Often freight travels by multiple modes on its journey from origin to the consumer. In addition, warehouse and distribution centers supply and support the freight system. Smooth and efficient goods movement is vital to maintaining a strong regional economy.
The TPB Freight Planning Program components include a Freight Subcommittee, participation in regional and national level freight groups to better understand freight stakeholders perspectives, and freight stakeholder outreach.
The National Capital Region Freight Plan
In 2010, the TPB approved the region's first Freight Plan. The National Capital Region Freight Plan examined freight movement in the region and to summarize current and forecasted freight conditions. The Freight Plan was updated in 2016.
The TPB is currently updating the 2016 plan. TPB board members will be asked to approve the draft 2023 Freight Plan Update at the September 20, 2023, meeting.
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July 26, 2016
At its meeting on July 20, the TPB took action on three items, including approval of an update to the regional Freight Plan and a proclamation of this year’s...
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June 21, 2016
The TPB has developed a draft freight plan for the region and is seeking public comment by July 9. The draft plan aims to highlight the importance of freight in...
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October 1, 2013
The region's ability to accommodate anticipated growth in freight, passenger, and commuter rail traffic in coming decades will depend in large part on the...
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September 24, 2013
By 2040, regional planners expect a two-thirds increase in the amount of freight cargo traveling to, from, within, or through the Washington region, outpacing...
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September 18, 2013
Freight traffic is forecast to increase by 66 percent, about 400 million tons and 151% in value. Over the next 30 years trucks will account for about 90 percent...