MDOT Publishes Rail Plan

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has published a state rail plan designed to guide freight and passenger rail development for the next 20 years.
This plan aims support a rail system that provides “enhanced mobility for travelers and the efficient movement of goods, while supporting economic development and environmental sustainability.”

    For more information, visit the MDOT Rail Plan page, consult the executive summary, or read the entire plan.

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