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Iowa State Freight Plan Finalized

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

Last week, Mid-America Freight Coalition member, Iowa DOT, released Iowa’s first dedicated state freight plan.

Created with the input of interested stakeholders, particularly Iowa’s Freight Advisory Council (FAC), the freight plan is designed to connect and optimize numerous freight planning initiatives being conducted by the Iowa DOT.

Additionally, it will guide the department’s investment decisions for maintaining and improving the state’s freight transportation system.

For more information about this plan, visit the Iowa DOT website or read the press release.

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