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NOACA incorporates freight into its planning processes to give a clear picture of how the freight system functions and how it may be improved. Current data and mapping efforts include the following:
- Intermodal Connector Technical Memorandum (PDF 9.77 MB-November 2015). This memorandum contains an analysis of regional intermodal connectors, identifying pavement condition ratings, congestion levels, bridge ratings, crash data, demographic information, and other factors.
- Truck volume information:
- Truck count map (ArcGIS Viewer). To access truck counts, select the traffic icon.
- Change in truck average daily traffic 1988 - 2008 (PDF 1.7 MB)
- Low Bridges Map
- Freight Analysis Framework version 4 (FAF4) is a database compiled by the Federal Highway Administration. FAFz integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight movement among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation.
- Norfolk Southern Freight Hub Study (January 2020)
- Hopkins International Airport Freight Hub Study (January 2020)
Related Links:
- Preserving and protecting Freight Infrastructure Routes, NCFRP Report 16 (March 2012)
- Guidebook for Understanding Urban Goods Movement, NCFRP Report 15 (March 2012)
- Performance Measures for Freight Transportation, NCFRPC Report 10 (February 2012)
- Synthesis of Freight Research in Urban Transportation Planning, NCFRP Report 23 (February 2013)
- Smart Growth and Urban Goods Movement, NCFRP Report 24 (April 2013)
- Improving Freight System Performance in Metropolitan Areas: A Planning Guide, NCRFP Report 33 (February 2015)
Irishtown Bend Study Information:
- Port Authority Irishtown Bend Domain Acquisition and Strategy
- Port of Cleveland Economic Impact Analysis
- Cuyahoga River Bulkhead Technical Assistance
- Franklin Hill - Irishtown Bend Final Report
- Appendix A - Subsurface Investigation Report
- Appendix B - Water and Drainage Reference Documents
- Appendix C - Water (Chlorine and Fluoride) Test Results
- Appendix D - 30% Conceptual Plan Set
- Appendix E - Riverbed Street Drainage Inspection Report
- Appendix F - Franklin Avenue Drainage Inspection Report
- Appendix G - Detroit-Superior Bridge Inspection Report
- Appendix H - Survey Report
- Appendix I - Parcel Map
- Appendix J - Phase 1 ESA Report
- Appendix K - Wetland Delineation Report
- Appendix L - Construction Cost Estimate
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