Oregon Freight Plan Update
ODOT is beginning a comprehensive update to the Oregon Freight Plan (OFP). The current OFP expresses a 25-year vision of a freight system that supports diverse industrial sectors, including both traditional resource-based industries (like agriculture and forestry) as well as the modern high-tech sectors. The freight system connects Oregon to the rest of the global supply chain while ensuring that all regions of the state have access to quality transportation services.
The new OFP will help implement the objectives and policies of the 2023 Oregon Transportation Plan (OTP) as they apply to the multi-modal freight system. Expect an update that will reflect new trends in freight movement, address varying system investment scenarios and ensure compliance with the applicable Code of Federal Regulations for State Freight Plans. This work will be concurrent and complementary of the existing work on the Oregon Highway Plan (OHP).
There will be a variety of opportunities to participate and help make sure the new OFP reflects your community's priorities too. The update project is just beginning. To follow the project, you can sign up for email updates and project announcements at the link on the right, but do not expect much news until after the project gets rolling later this year. See below for a very general project schedule.
The
Code of Federal regulations that pertain to State Freight Plans require updates
on a 4-year basis, meaning that the Oregon Freight Plan is due for update in
2027. Additionally, this will provide an opportunity to ensure that the OFP is
complementary of the overhauled objectives and policies of the 2023 Oregon
Transportation Plan.
ODOT has begun data analysis and comparison of the existing issues, strategies and actions of the OFP with the objectives and policies of the OTP. ODOT will engage with many people and interested parties to develop and refine the plan.
The primary technical work group for the OFP will the Oregon Freight Advisory Committee (OFAC), and they will help shape new policy language and provide additional qualitative data on freight movement. There will be an opportunity for the public to view draft documents on this page, and to provide input through the OFAC.
Here is the general timeline for development of the new OFP:
Early 2026:
- Data analysis on future freight movement
- Federal and State Policy Analysis
Middle to late 2026:
- Develop new draft policies and strategies
- Receive input and guidance from OFAC
- Public Outreach
Late 2026/early 2027:
Early to middle 2027: