HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a draft plan outlining how freight will move throughout the Commonwealth through 2050.
The Draft 2050 Freight Movement Plan is now available for public review on PennDOT’s website. The comprehensive plan examines Pennsylvania’s freight infrastructure and identifies strategies to improve the safe and efficient movement of goods across the state.
The plan is updated every four years and works alongside Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan to establish transportation priorities and guide future investments. Both plans address highways and other transportation modes, with goals that include improving mobility, safety, resilience and sustainability.
PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said public input will help guide decisions about investments in freight transportation infrastructure and how goods move through Pennsylvania communities.
An approved, up-to-date freight plan also ensures Pennsylvania remains eligible for federal funding through the National Highway Freight Program following expected federal reauthorization.
The public comment period will remain open through November 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Comments may be submitted by email to RA-PD2050_FMP@pa.gov or by calling 717-705-1478. The draft plan and additional information are available through the PennDOT website.
PennDOT will review and respond to comments before submitting the finalized plan to the Federal Highway Administration for approval by December 19, 2026.
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