The Draft MATS 2050 Freight Plan is here!
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Chapter 1 - MATS Draft 2050 Freight PlanPDF (7.83 MB)
Chapter 1: Purpose and Overview - click here for an introduction to the plan, including a review of the plan's purpose, vision and goals, and a review of stakeholder engagement.
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Chapter 2 - MATS Draft 2050 Freight PlanPDF (16.40 MB)
Chapter 2: Freight Networks and Facilities - This chapter of the Freight Plan provides an overview of existing freight infrastructure within the MATS region (including roads and highways; railways and intermodal facilities; and airport and air cargo facilities).
Project Introduction
The Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission is in the process of completing a Regional Freight Network Plan for the Macon Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization (MATS MPO). A map outlining the plan's study area (the MATS MPO) can be found below. The timeline to the right lists key tasks involved in the study. Each of the tasks will help MATS and the project team assess regional freight needs, strengths, challenges and opportunities through the year 2050.
MATS 2050 Freight Plan StoryMap
StoryMaps are interactive, map-centric presentations that allow users to view and interact with certain project details and learn more. The MATS Freight Plan StoryMap provides background information on the study, information on existing conditions, land use, and the economic development market.