Georgia Freight

The goal of the Department is to use a strategic approach to provide well-planned transportation investments to accommodate freight growth and logistics needs statewide. Freight and logistics demand is a critical component in Georgia’s economy. As described in the Governor’s Task Force on Freight & Logistics Final Report, the logistics industry in Georgia makes up 18 percent of the State’s gross state product (GSP). There are 5,000 companies providing logistics services. These companies employ 110,000 Georgians and generate over $50 billion in sales annually. Additionally, there are over 30,000 companies in Georgia that rely on the logistics industry to move goods through supply chains. These companies employ over 700,000 people and generate over a half trillion dollars of annual revenue.

State Freight and Logistics Plan Update

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the State Freight and Logistics Plan Update is now available online on the Georgia Procurement Registry. The updated, US DOT-compliant State Freight & Logistics Plan will be a comprehensive, strategic assessment of various demand scenarios on the state’s freight and logistics-related infrastructure assets and options for investments and operational and policy considerations that support Georgia shippers and logistics-enabled businesses, enable positive economic benefits statewide, and enhance the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of goods throughout Georgia.

Prospective consulting firms are invited to view the Request for Proposals online on the Georgia Procurement Registry. All submittals must be received no later than June 7th, 2021, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Virtual Industry Forum Documents

On April 20, 2021, the Georgia Department of Transportation Office of Planning held a live, virtual Industry Forum to share details about GDOT’s vision for the State Freight & Logistics Plan Update with prospective consulting firms. Information presented during the Industry Forum is to be considered for discussion purposes only and may not reflect the contents of the final RFP. The recorded presentation is available below:

Note: Prospective consulting firms that were unable to attend the event on the 20th are still invited to respond to the Request for Proposals (see above).

A complete directory of DBE-certified firms may be found on the GDOT website at http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/DBE. Please direct DBE-related questions to the Georgia DBE Help Desk at 404-631-1273.

Designated Freight Corridor Map

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State Freight and Logistics Plan (last updated in 2018)

Plan

The Georgia Statewide Freight & Logistics Action Plan represents the next step in the progression of freight interest and activity. The plan development process was organized into the following five tasks:

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Task	Final Full Report
Task 1:	Plan Development Advisory Committee and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Task 2:	Strategic Need for Investing
Task 3:	Strategic Freight & Logistics Framework: Multimodal Summary Strategic Freight & Logistics Framework Modal: Air Cargo \| Marine \| Rail \| Truck
Task 4:	Economic Evaluation and Scenario Projection
Task 5:	Recommendations & Project Evaluation

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Business-Focused Transportation Planning

Freight and logistics planning is critical to supporting Georgia’s businesses and shippers. The State Freight & Logistics Plan is one of several GDOT studies that seeks to promote economic growth across the State.

The 2050 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (SWTP)/2021 Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan (SSTP) combines GDOT’s strategic business case for transportation investment with long-range, comprehensive transportation planning requirements defined in Federal law*. Additionally, the State Freight and Logistics Plan update’s Multimodal Financial Plan will be aligned with the SWTP/SSTP. Click here to learn more about the SWTP/SSTP.

*Federal State Freight Plan requirements are detailed in 49 U.S.C. § 70202.

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Contact Information

Thomas McQueen, AICP
Georgia Department of Transportation - Office of Planning
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree St NW, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30308
Email: tmcqueen@dot.ga.gov