2009 Ohio Conference on Freight

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1 2009 Ohio Conference on Freight September 22, 2009 Hilton Toledo Inn The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.

2 Mark Barbash Assistant Director and Chief Economic Development Officer Ohio Department of Development

3 Looking Toward the Future Ohio Department of Development Strategic Plan makes a commitment to Logistics and Distribution as a critical targeted industry. The State of Ohio and the Federal Government are partnering to make strategic investments in Logistics and Distribution. There are important challenges and opportunities facing the industry as we move forward.

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5 Our strengths in logistics and transportation make Ohio an ideal location for any business. Our Toledo sorting hub and warehouse facility is the heart of an international logistics solution network. Ohio s world-class infrastructure helps us rise to the toughest transportation challenges. - Steve Grier, Vice President, Transportation Hub Operations, BAX Global Inc. Located in the middle of the North American population, Ohio offers superior distribution opportunities throughout the United States and Canada. This strategic location is supplemented by an established logistics infrastructure including international airports, an extensive highway network and expansive railroad service - Elaine Roberts, President and CEO, Columbus Regional Airport Authority

6 Ohio Quick Facts Air: Ohio is 4th in the nation in airports with 519. That includes 180 public airports, six international airports, and three air cargo hubs. Rail: Ohio is 4th in active rail lines, with 5,350 miles and 36 freight railroads. That includes major lines from CSX and Norfolk Southern. Port: Ohio is 4th in the nation in maritime tonnage moved. The state has nine ports on Lake Erie, 16 terminals on the Ohio River, and 700 miles of navigable waterways. Road: Ohio is 6th in the nation in interstate highways (1,574 miles; eight interstate highways)

7 Ohio s Airports & Major Highways

8 Ohio s Port Authorities

9 Ohio s Rail Lines

10 Ohio Logistics and Distribution Stimulus $100 million available for projects that expand connections to logistics and intermodal centers, improve the flow of freight, and increase access to new markets. To date, $48.1 million has been awarded. Sample Projects Lucas County Improvement Corporation - $7.5 million to further develop Midwest Terminals multimodal capabilities to improve rapid freight loading and unloading at The Port of Toledo. Bluegrass Farms of Ohio, Inc. - $7.5 million to develop the Central Ohio Logistics Center, an intermodal facility in the City of Jeffersonville (Fayette County).

11 Federal Stimulus Funding: $774 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects: 149 transportation infrastructure projects across the state Uses: improve the flow and safety of Ohio s highways rebuild historical bridges make travel more efficient on Ohio s railways, transit water, and in our airports

12 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant Applications American Recovery and Reinvestment Act TIGER Discretionary Grant Program: Funds major capital investments in surface transportation, including highway and bridge projects, improvements at air or water ports, public transportation, and passenger and freight rail projects. Priority given to projects that can be completed by February 2012 and include as job creation, economic stimulus, innovation, and partnership. Nine applications submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation this month. Seeking a total of $587,899,855 in stimulus funding.

13 TIGER Grant Application: Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Dredge Purchase Why: Reducing dredging from Maumee Bay and the ship channel in the Maumee River threatens the very existence of the port. The purchase of dredging equipment to maintain the channel and berth depth of Toledo port terminals is critical for this inland seaport and northwest Ohio s gateway to global commerce. Request: This request of $10.8 million in TIGER Grant funds will be used to leverage $8 million/year in local operating costs and $12 million in already-approved Ohio stimulus-funded projects.

14 Job Ready Sites Goals: Bolster Ohio s current inventory of sites available for future development Promote reinvestment and reuse of property Leverage the state and local communities previous investment in infrastructure Foster regional cooperation and economic growth strategies Encourage sustainable development Sample Project Lake Erie Port Manufacturing and Industrial Center $5 million was awarded to improve the former Chevron site in Toledo. The project will involve dredging for a deep sea port along the Maumee River and infrastructure improvements on the 181-acre site making the Toledo Port the largest on the Great Lakes.

15 Partnerships Ohio Department of Development Ohio Department of Transportation ODOT 21st Century Transportation Task Force Report Ohio Ambassador Program Transportation Futures Plan Ohio Department of Development Ohio Rail Development Commission Partners in advising on economic development issues and connecting rail projects to economic development priorities. Ohio Department of Development Ohio s Port Authorities Collaboratively invest in near- and long-term projects.

16 Challenges and Opportunities Ohio s manufacturing future Cost to update aging infrastructure Understanding the interactivity between modes of transportation Future of energy sources and costs