Wilmington-Harrisburg Freight Study. Presentation to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission April 16, 2003

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1 Wilmington-Harrisburg Freight Study Presentation to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission April 16, 2003

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3 Retail, Residential Farming Small Towns Manufacturing Tourism Warehouses/DC

4 STUDY GOAL To more efficiently move freight in the Wilmington-Harrisburg Corridor, with special consideration for

5 Safety Issues Car/Truck Interactions Horse & Buggy/Traffic Interaction Increasing Traffic Volumes (Year round) Roadway Geometry/Conditions (Rt. 41 & 30)

6 Quality of Life

7 Economic Growth Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs A B County 1 County 2 County 3 County 4 County 5 Freight markets transcend boundaries Competitive Distribution System (Ports, others)

8 Project Team Wilbur Smith Lancaster County Planning Commission Steering Committee Reebie Associates Martin Associates

9 PROJECT FLOW CHART Task 1 Project Description & Corridor Definition CURRENT Task 2 : Assemble Freight Data FUTURE Task 4: Forecast Freight Data Task 3: Analyze Existing Conditions Task 5: Future Issues and Constraints Tech Report # 1 Understanding the Current Corridor Tech Report #2 Projecting the Future of the Corridor SOLUTIONS Task 6: Alternative Scenarios Task 7: Final Recommendations Final Report Wilmington Harrisburg Corridor

10 Average Annual Trucks Per Day Averaged Over All Road Segments in the Corridor Rte 41 3,331 US 30 14,001 PA 283 8,880

11 Delaware River Port Traffic Using the Corridor 280 Daily Truck Trips

12 Port of Wilmington 70% Local to Corridor Truck Trips on Corridor SIC 01(fruit) SIC 29 (petroleum) SIC 20 (juices/frozen meat) SIC 24/33 (lumber/steel) SIC 52/32 (gypsum) SIC 10/14 (dry bulk) SIC 37 (autos) Commodity Group Through traffic Local traffic

13 Exhibit 2-2 Distribution of Traffic Base-Year Non-Port Freight Volumes on Corridor OTHER REGIONS 2% ORIGIN OR DESTINATION WITHIN THE CORRIDOR* 83% REGIONAL** 14% NEIGHBORING COUNTIES 1% * Includes traffic originating or terminating in New Castle County, DE; and Chester, Lancaster, or Dauphin Counties in P ** The remainder of PA, DE, and Southern NJ.

14 Distribution of All Commodities on Route 41 (Percentages Based on Tonnage) 17% 17% 15% 10% 10% 8% 6% 5% 4% 9% Secondary Traffic Clay, Concrete, Stone Food Products Chemicals, Fertilizers Petroleum Primary Metal Products Transportation Equip Farm Products Lumber/Wood Products All Other

15 Potential For Corridor Traffic Diversions Base Long-Haul Pct Rte 41 3,331 1, % US 30 14,001 1, % PA 283 8,880 1, %

16 Port Truck Traffic Small Role What does the data tell us? Seasonal traffic - FRUIT Not extremely divertible Mostly local not long haul Overall Truck Traffic Significant Role Food, secondary traffic, construction materials Bulk is to/from New Castle County Wilmington/Newark Much is local.but Significant long haul densities

17 Forecasts Low Forecast High Forecast Cumulative Percent Growth Year

18 Growth in Freight Traffic 0.62% annual population growth 23% total growth in freight by % total growth in freight by 2025 What does this all mean? Nothing on Horizon to Shift Patterns No major modal shifts (Shellpot( Bridge?) No major route shifts TIP s mostly reconstruction, maintenance Major plans (bypasses, I-95/PA I TPK) are in early planning

19 Scenarios Railroad Scenario explores the extent to which investment in the railroad system can provide a more efficient transportation network in the e Corridor. Shipper Scenario gain a better understanding of the supply chain patterns of key shippers and identify potential strategies for improved freight flow. Proposed Local Improvements look at the combination of local proposals along the Corridor to examine their impact on freight movements. Pennsylvania Turnpike Scenario explore what is required to entice through trucks to use the PA Turnpike, rather than the shorter, toll free e route over the Corridor. Local Traffic Through Traffic

20 Rail Scenarios Dedicated Rail Freight Mainline Adjacent to NEC Hopper Tank New Castle County Intermodal Terminal Brandywine Valley Railroad Shellpot Bridge Box Car Trailer-on on- Flat-Car Container-on on- Flat-Car Double Stack- on-well Well-Car

21 N orfolk Southern (via A m trak) CSX B randyw ine Valley Shellpot Bridge CSX NS Iron H ill N S (via A m trak) NS

22 Shipper Scenario Community Friendly Logistics Many shippers have sophisticated logistics programs Wal-Mart Home Depot Target small to mid-sized shippers Promote best practices Off-peak deliveries Logistics webs DCs for converting between local pick-up/deliveries and long-haul Public sector role in CFL Educator of best practices Facilitator of enhanced communications Provider of infrastructure and freight facilities Under CFL, public sector involved in planning and operations

23 Community Friendly Logistics Different Goals Common Solutions Carriers Shippers Communities Consolidating Loads Identifying Backhauls Reducing Transit Times Reduces fleet size, fleet costs Reduces non- revenue miles Reduces fleet size, fleet costs Reduces per unit transportation costs Reduces one- way rates Reduces inventory carrying costs Reduces number of trucks Reduces number of trucks Reduces congestion, air pollution

24 Proposed Local Improvements Scenario Improving Freight Traffic Flow U.S. 30 Corridor Improvements Route 41 Improvements Managing Freight Traffic Flow Through Truck Ban Traffic Calming Enhanced Enforcement (speed, weight)

25 Pennsylvania Turnpike Scenario Value Pricing Study Between Exit 19 (Harrisburg) and Exit 23 (Downingtown) Longer Combination Vehicles (LCV)

26 Future of the Wilmington-Harrisburg Freight Study Steering Committee Need to continue working together to progress the ideas in this study Need to add shippers to the committee Need to adopt a goal and set of objectives for freight movement in the Corridor

27 DVRPC (Role within Steering Committee/Local Impact) Rail Freight Line along NEC (Support/Medium) New Castle County Intermodal Terminal (Support/Medium) Brandywine Valley RR (Lead/Medium) Industry Solutions Community Friendly Logistics (Lead/Medium) U.S. 30 Improvements (Monitor/High) PA 41 Improvements (Lead/High) Truck Ban (Monitor/High) Traffic Calming (Monitor/High) Increased Speed/Weight Enforcement (None/Low) PA Turnpike/Tolls (Support/Low) PA Turnpike/LCV LCV s (Monitor/High)

28 Conclusion No one magic solution..many partial solutions