The 2008 Atlanta Regional Freight Mobility Plan noted that the region has discontinuous routes serving freight truck traffic. Many truck routes are not logical in that they may stop at jurisdictional boundaries or conflict with restrictions placed in adjacent communities. It was recognized that additional study was needed to address issues pertaining to truck routing and operations.
One of the additional follow-up activities included the development of a regional truck route network as well as associated policies and guidelines. This network is be referred to as the Atlanta Strategic Truck Route Master Plan (ASTRoMaP). Development of the ASTRoMaP began in early 2009 and was adopted by the ARC in June 2009.
Study Objectives
- Implement follow-up recommendations from the Atlanta Regional Freight Mobility Plan to ensure that truck traffic is directed to roadways whose physical and operational characteristics can effectively accommodate truck traffic.
- Identify a Regional Strategic Truck Route Network concept to direct and manage freight movement.
- Identify supportive improvement strategies to implement the regional truck route concept, including identifying priority road-railway at-grade crossings for removal.
- Develop access management best practices to protect freight corridors.
Contacts
ARC Project Manager
Michael Kray
404.463.3285
Consultant Project Manager
Rob Wayson, Wilbur Smith Associates
803.251.2038