Connected Freight KC 2050

If a community needs food, medical supplies, construction materials and almost anything else, they will arrive via freight systems. It takes a talented workforce, coordinated logistics, strong communications, customer service management, multimodal transportation systems, thoughtful agricultural accommodations, and much more to move goods around the world and throughout the United States.

The Kansas City region is a major hub for freight in the Midwest, moving goods by truck, plane and rail daily. Connectivity from Lawrence, Kansas to Sedalia, Missouri (our freight impact area) is so high that goods can be transported to 90% of the nation’s populations in two days or less. In order to capitalize on this unique position, the greater KC region must continue to address industry trends and best practices to meet the growing demand for goods movement. 

Connected Freight KC 2050 – A Plan in Action considers regional, state and national contexts while positioning our communities to proactively address shifts in the industry. MARC developed the plan in partnership with Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization and Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission. The planning document:

• Frames the region’s 2050 vision for freight and provide recommendations to guide its realization.
• Identifies and prioritizes freight corridors, infrastructure investments, policy changes for land development and more within urbanized and rural contexts.
• Defines roles and responsibilities for planning agencies in regional, state and national freight planning.
• Supports regional, state and federal freight goals and objectives.