11/10/2026
PennDOT - Statewide News
Shapiro Admin Seeks Public Comment on Comprehensive Freight Movement Plan
Shapiro Administration Seeks Public Comment on Comprehensive Freight Movement Plan
The 2050 Freight Movement Plan provides strategic vision for freight movement throughout Pennsylvania.
The draft plan will be available for public comment through November 25, 2026.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the Draft 2050 Freight Movement Plan (FMP), a comprehensive strategic plan for moving goods throughout the Commonwealth, is available for public review and comment on the PennDOT website. The Draft 2050 FMP highlights the Shapiro Administration's commitment to economic competitiveness and safe travel in Pennsylvania.
“The 2050 draft plan guides how we support freight movement in the Commonwealth,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Pennsylvania is the front door to the northeast, so it’s critical that we hear from you about how we invest in the movement of freight through our communities.”
The FMP, updated every four years, provides information on Pennsylvania's freight infrastructure and PennDOT's efforts to improve the safe and efficient movement of freight statewide. An approved and up-to-date freight plan ensures that Pennsylvania remains eligible for federal funding provided under the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) following expected federal reauthorization.
Together with the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the FMP establishes priorities and transportation strategies to guide project investments. Both the FMP and LRTP represent a multimodal approach to improve mobility, safety, fairness, resilience, and sustainability for moving people and goods throughout the Commonwealth.
The Draft 2050 FMP is available for comment on PennDOT’s website until November 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Comments on the Draft 2050 FMP may be submitted directly to [email protected] or by phone at 717-705-1478.
After the public comment period closes, PennDOT will work to address concerns and respond to comments. The finalized plan will be submitted for approval to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by December 19, 2026.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201. Individuals may also submit ADA concerns to Debra Allen, Equal Opportunity Specialist at [email protected].
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