1. 2007 Ohio Conference on Freight Ohio’s Challenge: Growth in Freight Demand
Ted Strickland, Governor
James G. Beasley, P.E., P.S., Director
David Dysard, District 2 Deputy Director

2. Director Beasley’s Plan
Fiscal Accountability
Reflect Fiscal Realities
Recognize Construction Cost have Risen 40%
Funding Priority Criteria
Safety
Congestion
Economic Development
Better Communication at the State and Local Levels
Better, More Reliable Partner with Local Communities
Continued Cooperation with State and Federal Partners

7. “Challenge: Growth in Freight Demand”

8. Freight-Truck Traffic
Trucks moved 11 billion tons valued at $9.5 trillion
over 2.6 trillion ton-miles in 2000
Source: Reebie TRANSEARCH and FHWA Freight Analysis Framework Project

12. 2007 Ohio Conference on Freight Ohio’s Challenge: Growth in Freight Demand
Ted Strickland, Governor
James G. Beasley, P.E., P.S., Director
David Dysard, District 2 Deputy Director