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 includes 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 National Capital Region Freight Plan. The plan examined freight movement in the region and summarized both current and forecasted freight conditions. The Freight Plan was updated in 2016 and again in 2023. The TPB board approved the 2023 Freight Plan Update on September 20, 2023.
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March 21, 2017
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July 26, 2016
To make deliveries happen as safely and efficiently as possible, freight movement must be considered as part of regional transportation and land-use planning...
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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
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