<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4a3S0k_1GvN5TE700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4a3S0k_1GvN5TE700" width="638" height="480" >The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its 2027-2034 Oklahoma Statewide Freight Plan, which outlines strategies to improve the movement of goods and support economic growth across the state.The draft plan is available for public review, and ODOT is accepting comments through December 9, 2026. ODOT will spend about a year talking with freight businesses and reviewing data about what freight is moved across the state and how. The Freight Plan will include short and long-term strategies to address critical freight needs and deficiencies that affect all industries including truck safety, congestion hot spots and capacity needs.The plan identifies transportation needs and investment priorities for Oklahoma’s freight network, including highways, railways, airports and waterways. It focuses on improving safety, efficiency and reliability while supporting businesses and communities across the state.“The freight system plays a critical role in connecting Oklahoma businesses, communities and consumers,” said Jared Schwennesen, ODOT multi-modal and planning division engineer. “This plan helps position Oklahoma for future economic growth by identifying priorities that strengthen the movement of goods while supporting the needs of industry, local communities and the traveling public.”The plan’s key objectives include:<ul><li>Meeting federal requirements and guiding future freight transportation investments</li><li>Improving safety, efficiency and reliability across Oklahoma’s freight network</li><li>Aligning transportation investments with economic and industry needs</li><li>Supporting local and regional transportation planning through data and analysis</li></ul>Developed with input from industry partners and other stakeholders, the draft plan is now available for public review and feedback. ODOT will review all feedback and consider appropriate revisions before submitting the plan to the local Federal Highway Administration Division Office for review and compliance monitoring. The plan is then submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation for formal approval.The draft plan and information on how to submit comments are available here.</div></body>

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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its 2027-2034 Oklahoma Statewide Freight Plan, which outlines strategies to improve the movement of goods and support economic growth across the state. The draft plan is available for public review, and ODOT is accepting comments through December 9, 2026. ODOT...

ODOT seeks public input on Statewide Freight Plan

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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its 2027-2034 Oklahoma Statewide Freight Plan, which outlines strategies to improve th

ODOT seeks public input on Statewide Freight Plan

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