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HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed long-range plan that will guide freight transportation and infrastructure investments across the state through 2050.
The draft 2050 Freight Movement Plan outlines strategies for moving goods throughout Pennsylvania, including improvements to transportation infrastructure, safety and efficiency.
The public can review the plan and submit comments through Nov. 25.
PennDOT updates its freight movement plan every four years to assess the state’s transportation infrastructure and identify priorities for future investments.
An approved, up-to-date plan also helps maintain Pennsylvania’s eligibility for federal funding through the National Highway Freight Program following expected federal reauthorization.
PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said public feedback will help determine how transportation investments address freight movement throughout the state.
"The 2050 draft plan guides how we support freight movement in the Commonwealth," Carroll said. "Pennsylvania is the front door to the northeast, so it's critical that we hear from you about how we invest in the movement of freight through our communities."
The freight plan works alongside Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan to establish transportation priorities and guide project funding decisions.
Both plans address transportation needs involving highways and other modes of travel, with an emphasis on mobility, safety, infrastructure resilience and sustainability.
Freight transportation planning affects the movement of commercial goods through Pennsylvania’s highway network and other transportation systems. The plan is intended to help PennDOT identify infrastructure needs and establish strategies for future improvements.
The draft plan is available for review on PennDOT’s website.
Comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 25 and may be submitted by email to RA-PD2050_FMP@pa.gov or by calling (717) 705-1478.
Following the public comment period, PennDOT will review the feedback and address concerns before submitting the finalized plan to the Federal Highway Administration for approval by Dec. 19.