The California Freight Mobility Plan 2023 (CFMP) is a long-term vision for California’s freight future, which outlines the state’s immediate and long-range planning activities and capital investments related to freight movement. With the CFMP, California aims to create a sustainable, efficient, reliable, and resilient multimodal freight network that balances economic growth, social and environmental impacts.
Goals and Objectives of the California Freight Mobility Plan 2023
The CFMP has set several goals and objectives. These milestones are below:
- Improving the safety and reliability of the freight network
- Reducing the environmental impacts of freight movement
- Enhancing the efficiency and productivity of the freight network
- Improving the resiliency of the freight network against natural disasters and other disruptions
- Supporting the economic growth of California by improving freight movement
- Encouraging innovative technology and practices to improve the freight network
Key Strategies and Priorities for California’s Freight Future
To achieve these goals, the CFMP has identified several strategies and priorities, including the following:
- Enhancing the capacity and efficiency of freight infrastructure, including ports, highways, railroads, airports, and warehouses.
- Promoting the use of cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation, such as zero-emission trucks, rail, and ships.
- We are encouraging data and technology to improve freight operations, such as connected and autonomous vehicles and advanced logistics and supply chain management systems.
- Enhancing freight-related workforce development and training programs to ensure a skilled workforce that can meet the evolving needs of the freight industry.
- Increasing collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders, including local communities and environmental groups, to ensure a balanced approach to freight movement that considers social and environmental impacts.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
The CFMP was brought into existence through collaboration with various State, regional, and local partners, public and private sectors, and the California Freight Advisory Committee (CFAC) members. The CFMP includes extensive stakeholder engagement, public comment periods, and outreach to disadvantaged communities and environmental justice organizations.
Conclusion
The California Freight Mobility Plan 2023 represents a bold vision for the future of California’s freight network, which aims to balance economic growth, social and environmental impacts. The CFMP has identified key strategies and priorities to achieve its goals and objectives through collaboration and stakeholder engagement. By implementing the CFMP, California can lead the way in creating a sustainable, efficient, and resilient multimodal freight network that benefits both the freight industry and the people of California.
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