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Michigan’s Freight SystemMichigan’s Freight System

MAASTOCommittee on Highway Transport

October 16, 2012

Larry Karnes

Michigan Department of Transportation

Today’s Topics

Trunkline System Rail System Cargo Ports Public Airports Major Freight Projects

Michigan’s State Trunkline System

Commercial ADT Map

International Border Crossings

Highway Crossings

● Detroit-Windsor (Ambassador Bridge)

● Detroit-Windsor (Detroit Windsor Tunnel)

● Port Huron-Sarnia (Blue Water Bridge)

● Sault Ste. Marie (International Bridge)

Michigan’s Rail System

State-Owned Rail Lines

Major Railroad Commodities

Originating in Michigan

● iron ore

● motor vehicles & parts

● farm products Terminating in Michigan

● coal

● metallic ores & metal products

● chemicals & petroleum products

International Border Crossings

Rail Crossings

● Detroit-Windsor (Detroit River Tunnel)

● Port Huron-Sarnia (St. Clair Tunnel)

● Sault Ste. Marie (International Bridge)

Michigan’s Cargo Ports

Michigan’s Cargo Ports

36 cargo ports 120 marine cargo terminals average annual tonnage: 80-90 million major commodities:

● stone / sand (44%)

● iron ore (23%)

● coal (20%)

● cement (7%)

International Border Crossings

Ferry Crossings

● Detroit-Windsor (trucks only)

● Algonac-Walpole Island (autos/passengers

● Marine City-Sombra

(trucks/autos/passengers)

Michigan’s Public Airports

Major Freight Projects

Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal Ambassador Bridge Gateway (complete) NITC / DRIC New Detroit River Rail Tunnel New Soo Lock

Detroit Intermodal FreightTerminal (DIFT) Project

Detroit is one of the top intermodal markets in the nation

Capacity of terminals and

coordination of rail lines is inadequate

Addresses needs of intermodal transportation in southeast Michigan

Detroit Area IntermodalFreight Terminals

Detroit Intermodal FreightTerminal (DIFT) Project

Purpose

To support the economic competitiveness of southeast Michigan and the state by improving freight transportation opportunities and efficiencies for business and industry.

Needs Addressed by DIFT

Additional intermodal terminal capacity

Better connectivity between railroads

Better connectivity between highways and rail terminals

Efficiency of business & industry

Better coordination of rail terminals

Projected 2025 Intermodal Demand

Demand (lifts/year) Current

Capacity (lifts/year)

Deficiency (lifts/year)

Low High

Total 495,000 776,000 345,000

150,000

to

431,000

DIFT CostsA Public / Private Partnership Terminals $248 million Rail connections $ 99 million Highway connections $ 92 million Land acquisition $100 million

Total $539 million Approximately 60% public / 40% private

DIFT Benefits

More efficient transportation system Jobs gained (permanent & construction) Fewer long haul trucks on I-94 & I-75 Elimination of two at-grade rail crossings Elimination of controversial terminal gate More direct access to freeways Government revenue gain

Questions?Questions?

Larry KarnesLarry KarnesFreight Policy SpecialistFreight Policy Specialist

517-373-9058517-373-9058karnesl@michigan.gov