As a member of Kimley-Horn, and in collaboration with MDT, Montana’s 2022 Freight Plan was developed in accordance with 49 U.S. Code §70202, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, and the Infrastructure, Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA). The plan is in alignment with the Montana Department of Transportation’s long-range, multimodal transportation plan, TranPlanMT, and supports national multimodal freight policy and goals.

Safe and efficient movement of freight is vital to the health of Montana’s economy. The Montana Freight Plan provides a comprehensive evaluation of freight transportation within the state in addition to:

• Detailing the role freight movements play in Montana’s economy,
• Identifying significant freight system trends, needs, and issues in Montana and strategies for improvement,
• Providing a framework to guide freight-related transportation investment decisions and planned freight investment projects, and
• Informing the public and stakeholders how MDT manages the transportation system.

Project Manager: Led the day to day tasks. Coordinated directly with the client on a weekly basis. Coordinated daily with a remote team of ten staff members across three firms. Ensured that the project was advancing on schedule and within budget. Reviewed all deliverables for quality and completeness.

Freight Transportation Specialist: Developed unique policies for the future of freight in Montana. Incorporated climate change resilience policies to make intelligent decisions and protect Montana’s critical infrastructure as it related to goods movement. Ensured the plan complied with IIJA requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist: Coordinated with MDT staff, FHWA regional representatives, local municipalities, as well as industry stakeholders to understand the challenges, benefits, and future concerns for freight in Montana. Developed stakeholder engagement strategies. Coordinated multiple virtual meetings and analyzed the results and feedback for use in the final plan.

Link to 2022 Montana Freight Plan