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NORTHEAST REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL

AUGUST 2015

ACCELERATING MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE THROUGH WORLD-CLASS LOGISTICS

Conexus Indiana is the state’s advanced manufacturing

and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana

a global leader in these high-growth, high-tech industries.

The mission of CILC is to work with a sense of urgency to

strengthen the logistics sector in Indiana by identifying and

acting on concrete opportunities for enhancement, which

better positions the State to grow existing business, attract

new business, and thereby create new jobs.

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CONEXUS INDIANA NORTHEAST REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL

CHAIR

*Geary BuchananPresidentBuchanan Hauling & RiggingFort Wayne(Public Policy, Chair)

Lance AdamsCEOKruse Worldwide CourierFort Wayne

Don BenderPresidentFischer Trucking, Inc.Fort Wayne

Chuck BillsPresident & CEOI-69 LogisticsGas City

John Boyer IIIPresidentBoyer Transportation ServicesFort Wayne

Tiziano BriozzoGeneral ManagerValbruna Slater Stainless Inc.Fort Wayne

*Andy BrooksPresidentBrooks ConstructionCompany, Inc.Fort Wayne

(Infrastructure, Chair)

Vince BuchananExecutive DirectorRegional Chamber of Northeast IndianaFort Wayne

Jason CombsVP, Indiana OperationsCJ International, Inc.Fort Wayne

Andrew CoolidgeExecutive VPSirvaFort Wayne

Bruce CoxVP, Sales & MarketingTransWorksFort Wayne

John DockreyDirector of Business DevelopmentMartin Riley ArchitectsFort Wayne

Jim EvansPresidentEvans TruckingButler

Greg FieldsLogistics & Compliance ManagerVera BradleyRoanoke

Charles FosterDistribution Center ManagerCoca-ColaFort Wayne

Mark FritschPresidentZOOM Information SystemsFort Wayne

Michael GlinskiPlant ManagerGeneral MotorsFort Wayne

Larry HallVP, TransportationHeidtman SteelButler

Scott HindermanExecutive DirectorFort Wayne/Allen County AirportFort Wayne

Todd R. JohnsonSupply Chain DirectorGeneral MotorsFort Wayne

Steve KimmelExecutive DirectorHuntington Chamberof CommerceHuntington

Wes KuntzmanExecutive DirectorDecatur Chamber of CommerceDecatur

Matthew LockRegional ManagerLogistics Insight Corp.Roanoke

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Jon MeyerVP, Operations/CFOMeyer Trucking-East Haven Truck LeasingNew Haven

Jim NewtonPresidentTriple Crown ServicesFort Wayne

Gregg ParrishPresidentCommercial Warehouse & Cartage, Inc.Fort Wayne

Chip ParrishGeneral ManagerParrish Dedicated Services, Inc.Fort Wayne

Sam RykardVP & General ManagerBrothers ExpressFort Wayne

John SampsonPresident & CEONortheast Indiana PartnershipFort Wayne

John SniderRetired VP, Retail Logistics ServicesDo It Best Corp.Fort Wayne(Workforce Development, Chair)

Brad SturgesPresidentCBRE SturgesFort Wayne

Jim ThompsonCEOJAT of Fort WayneFort Wayne

Vince Tippmann, Jr.OwnerTippmann & AssociatesNew Haven

Chuck VerbaRecruiting & Safety ManagerPerformance Food GroupKendallville

Tony WintersVPKlink Trucking, Inc.Ashley

*Stan ZiherlPresidentFive Star DistributingColumbia City

* Conexus Indiana Logistics Council Member

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LETTER FROM CONEXUSNORTHEAST REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL CHAIR

Accelerating Manufacturing Excellence Through World-Class Logistics was created by leading members of the logistics users community throughout Northeast Indiana.

The logistics users community within Northeast Indiana, made up of the four modes of transportation, including air, rail, truck and water, and advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, service providers and warehouse/distribution companies, gathered and agreed unanimously on the “future initiatives” that should be implemented to provide seamless transportation solutions to Northeast Indiana. This report represents the work of each of these areas, with a strong focus on our local region.

The Conexus Indiana Logistics Council (CILC), partnering with the Northeast Indiana Partnership, the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana, local economic development groups and chambers of commerce in Northeast Indiana created the Northeast Regional Logistics Council (NERLC) and was a catalyst in creating a forum for logistics executives to discuss issues affecting their industry and to build a common agenda across all logistics sectors, including both private and public. We believe that by achieving alignment of priorities in the areas of infrastructure, public policy and workforce development Northeast Indiana will be able to maximize short-term and long-term success for the logistics sector in this region.

Accelerating Manufacturing Excellence Through World-Class Logistics has ownership by the logistics industry, ensuring that those things necessary for the Northeast Region’s success are in place to enhance the environment for companies to grow their business, create a more attractive business climate to locate in Indiana, and create high-paying jobs for citizens in this region.

If the strategies, goals and tactics developed in this plan are implemented by the private and public sectors, we believe that the Northeast Region will continue to grow its reputation as a manufacturing and logistics hub, and ensure future success.

The countless hours and dedication of the volunteer executives from NERLC provide the Conexus Indiana Logistics Council, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the Ports of Indiana, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, along with regional and local economic groups and chambers of commerce, with a strong foundation to make the goals outlined in this plan a reality. A talented and dedicated staff at Conexus Indiana and the regional and local economic groups and chambers of commerce will carry out these initiatives and will drive the implementation of the tactics necessary to ensure the plan’s success.

We look forward to continuing the conversations on how to further develop the resources and infrastructure in the Northeast Region, and will continue our work by updating the plan on a regular basis making this a “living, breathing document.” We are committed to continue creating innovation, engagement, and vision ensuring economic results and impact for our region.

Respectfully,

Geary Buchanan President, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.Chair, Northeast Regional Logistics Council

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .....................................................................................1

PROBLEM STATEMENT ..............................................................................................1

MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................1

OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................2

LOGISTICS STRATEGIES ....................................................................................3

INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS .........................................................................................3

PUBLIC POLICY GOALS .............................................................................................4

PUBLIC AWARENESS GOALS .....................................................................................4

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ........................................................................4

IMPLEMENTATION TACTICS ............................................................................5

INFRASTRUCTURE .....................................................................................................5Regional Tactics .....................................................................................................5 Local Tactics ..........................................................................................................9

PUBLIC POLICY ......................................................................................................37

PUBLIC AWARENESS ..............................................................................................37

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................38

LOGISTICS MARKET ANALYSIS ....................................................................39

TRANSPORTATION MODE SWOT ANALYSIS .............................................................39

PUBLIC POLICY SWOT ANALYSIS .............................................................................43

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SWOT ANALYSIS ........................................................47

PUBLIC AWARENESS SWOT ANALYSIS .....................................................................48

NORTHEAST REGION INFRASTRUCTURE DATA ...........................................................49

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: NORTHEAST REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL

The Conexus Indiana Northeast Regional Logistics Council (NERLC) is a forum of 36 logistics executives and thought leaders from throughout Northeast Indiana representing the following logistics sectors: air, infrastructure, rail, trucking, warehousing/distribution, waterborne, advanced manufacturing and services firms. Logistics users are manufacturers, distributors/warehousing, and third-party providers.

NERLC is working to:

◆◆ Enhance the environment for companies in advanced manufacturing and logistics to grow their business, taking advantage of Indiana’s position at the heart of the global supply chain;

◆◆ Create a more attractive environment for manufacturing and logistics companies to relocate to or expand in the Northeast Region, thereby creating jobs and increasing State and local revenue; and

◆◆ Create high paying jobs for Hoosiers – the average wage of Indiana manufacturing and logistics jobs is more than 33% higher than the State’s median income.

PROBLEM STATEMENTThe Northeast Region’s transportation network has opportunities for improvement due to transportation “bottlenecks”; lack of direct rail service; underutilized air facilities with little international freight movement; lack of efficient mode-to-mode connectivity (e.g. road to rail; road to water; road to air; rail to water); a decaying lock and dam infrastructure; and lack of dredging that prohibits barges/ships to maximize capacity. This disconnect has created higher costs, potential environmental impacts, inefficient freight movement, loss of productivity for Northeast Region businesses, and safety impacts.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Northeast Regional Logistics Council is to foster economic growth by driving the development of the logistics industry in Northeast Indiana.

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OBJECTIVES

1. Executive Forum: Provide a forum for Northeast Region logistics executives to discuss issues affecting the industry;

2. Infrastructure: Develop a comprehensive plan to strengthen the Northeast Region’s public and private logistics infrastructure;

3. Public Awareness: Develop paid and earned media to promote the sector;

4. Public Policy: Identify State, Federal and local public policy areas that impact the logistics industry and work with State and Federal thought leaders from government, academia and associations to enhance the sector;

5. Workforce Development: Develop and implement strategies to build the human capital needed to support the growing demand for logistics services through innovative workforce programs in the Northeast Region.

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LOGISTICS STRATEGIES

◆◆ Increase the flow of goods originating, terminating, and adding value within the Northeast Region over the next five years, thereby, creating an increase of net new jobs and growing the logistics sector.

◆◆ Provide a broad-based forum, consisting of Northeast Region business executives throughout the logistics industry, for collectively vetting critical relevant logistics public policy issues of commonality, therefore optimizing the business climate.

◆◆ Strengthen and grow the logistics qualified workforce in the Northeast Region by creating portable skills curricula leading to academic degrees/certifications that will increase the pipeline of qualified workers over the next five years.

◆◆ Increase the public’s awareness of the importance of the logistics industry on the Northeast Region’s economy.

INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS

1. Reduce bottlenecks in the Northeast Region to improve the reliability and efficiency of freight movement leading to less congestion, reduced infrastructure repairs, and lower emissions.

2. Ensure global access by connecting Northeast Region cities based on impact and potential to Interstate-like access.

3. Create better connectivity of Indiana’s water ports via roads and rail modes and improve the reliability and efficiency of water freight movement to and from the Northeast Region.

4. Develop a fast and efficient process for unplanned economic development infrastructure needs.

5. Develop and implement transportation networks that provide direct rail, truck access and air cargo expansion leading to the improvement and establishment of multimodal and intermodal service and air cargo facilities.

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PUBLIC POLICY GOALS

1. Ensure Federal, State and local Government do not legislate or regulate barriers to the safe, efficient, and innovative movement of goods and resources that are necessary to support the growth of the logistics sector.

2. Ensure Federal, State and local Government provide the necessary funding for the public infrastructure needed to support the efficient and cost effective operation of the Northeast Region’s logistics sector.

3. Ensure NERLC is recognized by governmental entities as a resource of first resort and the voice for the logistics industry within the Northeast Region.

PUBLIC AWARENESS GOALS

1. Develop brand awareness of NERLC.

2. Create general public understanding of logistics by ensuring that the population has a basic understanding of logistics.

3. Increase the perception of the need to improve/expand the Northeast Region’s infrastructure.

4. Highlight the Northeast Region’s logistics companies by bringing awareness to their products and services.

5. Increase the public’s understanding of the positive impact of global trade on the Northeast Region’s economy and jobs.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

1. Increase the skill levels of the Northeast Region’s logistics workers through workforce education programs.

2. Increase the upward mobility and job prospects of current and future Northeast Region logistics workers.

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IMPLEMENTATION TACTICS

REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING NERLC INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS

◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING AVIATION GOALS

◆◆ Air Cargo Volume Study: Conduct a private sector study on air cargo volume for integrated and non-integrated freight and air passenger travel

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1704 Whitley, Allen, Noble, DeKalb SR 205 Improvements

2701/3502 Grant, Huntington, Whitley, Noble, LaGrange SR 9 Improvements

3802 Adams, Jay US 27 Improvements

9001/9002 Wells, Huntington Bluffton Connector

9004 Adams, Wells US 224 Improvements

3801 Blackford, Jay SR 26 Improvements

1703 DeKalb, Noble SR 8 Improvements

4407 Noble, LaGrange SR 5 Improvements

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Private Sector Identified Regional NeedsNortheast Region

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Please Note: This map depicts non-committed, non-funded, conceptual regional transportationinfrastructure needs identified by the private sector. These needs are displayed as placeholdersfor graphic representation. Use of this map should be limited to preliminary planning purposesonly. Additional planning, environmental study, and cost-benefit analysis is needed to identifyoptimum alternatives, actual corridor alignments, and system impact to support further decisionmaking. Also note, the data used to create this map are from the best known source at thetime and is subject to change.

State Facilities are US, StateRoute, or US Highway funded with state and federal funds.Local Facilities are non-statejursidiction facilities that canuse state or local funds.

Date: 6/22/2015

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◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING INTERSTATE/HIGHWAY GOALS

◆◆ Project 0201: US 30 Limited Access – Convert the existing 4-lane highway to a 4-lane full access-controlled freeway with interchanges at major intersections. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion on US 30 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.

Estimated Cost: $933.5 million

◆◆ Project 0202: US 33 Limited Access – Convert the existing 2-lane highway to 4-lane full access-controlled freeway with interchanges at major intersections from the Ohio State line to Elkhart, Indiana. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and also creates economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from Fort Wayne and North Central Indiana.

Estimated Cost: $1.55 billion

◆◆ Project 1701/1702: US 6 Limited Access and Heavy Truck Corridor – Upgrade the existing 2-lane highway to 4-lane full access-controlled freeway with interchanges at major intersections from West of Kendallville to Ohio Border and designate it a heavy haul route. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion ensuring safety of trucks on US 6 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and create economic development by allowing easier truck access from US 6 to I-69 and the State of Ohio.

Estimated Cost: $135 million (1701); $178.4 million (1702)

◆◆ Project 1703: SR 8 Improvements – Improve and widen SR 8 from SR 3 to SR 327. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and also creates economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from Garrett, Indiana, and Auburn, Indiana.


◆◆ Project 1704: SR 205 Improvements – Improve and widen SR 205 from US 30 in Columbia City to I-69. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 2701/3502: SR 9 Improvements – Improve and widen SR 9 to a “Super-2” from Marion, Indiana, to I-80/90 Toll Road. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and also creates economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from communities from Marion, Indiana, to I-80/90 Toll Road.


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◆◆ Project 3501: I-469 Loop – Extend from the Roanoke exit at I-69 to East of Columbia City extending to the Auburn exit at I-69. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion on I-69, US 24, US 30, and US 33 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and create economic development by allowing for easier truck access around Fort Wayne and surrounding cities and towns.

Estimated Cost: $736 million

◆◆ Project 3801: SR 26 Improvements – Improve and widen SR 26 to a “Super-2” from I-69 to US 27. Reason: Create economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from Portland, Indiana.


◆◆ Project 3802: US 27 Improvements – Improve and widen US 27 to a “Super-2” from Monroe, Indiana, to I-70 in Richmond, Indiana. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and also creates economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from communities from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Richmond, Indiana.


◆◆ Project 4407: SR 5 Improvements – Improve and widen SR 5 from I-80/90 to US 33 at Ligonier, Indiana. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 9001/9002: Bluffton Connector – Convert the existing SR 124 2-lane highway to a 4-lane full access-controlled freeway with interchanges at major intersections and a new interchange from I-69 to Bluffton, Indiana. Reason: Ensure global access by connecting cities based on impact and potential to Interstate-like access.

Estimate Cost: $141 million

◆◆ Project 9004: US 224 Improvements – Improve and widen US 224 from I-69 to US 27. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project N/A: Edgerton, Ohio Rail Grade Separation – Build and design a rail grade separation on US 6 near Indiana Street and Ash Street. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.

Estimated Cost: Not Available

◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING RAIL GOALS

◆◆ Project 0212: Fort Wayne Intermodal – Expand the Triple Crown Rail Yard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that would provide East Coast intermodal rail service from Norfolk, Virginia, (through Columbus, Ohio) via Norfolk Southern Railway. Reason: Provide direct rail access leading to the improvement and establishment of intermodal service facilities.


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◆ LOCAL PRIORITY PROJECTS

PROJECT NUMBER COUNTY NORTHEAST LOCAL PROJECTS TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 TIER 4

0203 Allen US 24/I-69 Interchange Improvements

0212 Allen Fort Wayne Intermodal

7601 Steuben I-80/90 I-69 Interchange Improvements

0204 Allen Adams Center Road/I-469 Interchange Improvements

0205 Allen Ryan/Bruick Road Improvements

0206 Allen CR 900 North/Lafayette Center Road Improvements

0207 Allen Adams Center Road Improvements

0208 Allen Anthony Boulevard Rail Grade Separation

0209 Allen West County Line Road/CR South 800 East Improvements

0211 Allen Ryan Road/US 24 Interchange Improvements

1705 DeKalb SR 8/I-69 Interchange Improvements

3803 Jay SR 67 and SR 26 Intersection Upgrade

7602 Steuben I-80/90 SR 327 Interchange

7603 Steuben SR 120 Improvements

7604 Steuben South Angola Bypass

9003 Wells SR 1 Improvements

0210 Allen Coverdale Road Interchange

0502 Blackford SR 26 Reconfiguration

0505 Blackford SR 18 Improvements

4402 LaGrange CR West 600 South Improvements

4403 LaGrange SR 5/CR West 700 South Truck Turn Lane

4404 LaGrange CR 600 West Improvements

4406 LaGrange CR West 200 North Improvements

7605 Steuben East CR 200 North/East Wendell Jacob Avenue Improvements

7608 Steuben I-69/US 20 Frontage Roads

8501 Wabash CR 500 East Improvements

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PROJECT NUMBER COUNTY NORTHEAST LOCAL PROJECTS TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 TIER 4

9005 Wells East CR 200 South Truck Corridor

9006 Wells Harvest Road Extension

9007 Wells Western Avenue Relocation

9008 Wells Wabash Central Railroad Improvements

9009 Wells East CR 850 North Improvements

N/A Out of State Edgerton, Ohio Rail Grade Separation

0501 Blackford Hartford City Industrial Park Rail Grade Separation

0503 Blackford Norfolk Southern Hartford City Industry Rail Spurs

3503 Huntington Markle Industrial Park Improvements

3504 Huntington Waterworks Road Realignment

4401 LaGrange Fawn River Crossing Industrial Park Improvements

7606 Steuben North Baker Road Improvements

7607 Steuben West Maple Street Extension

9201 Whitley Lincolnway Improvements

9202 Whitley CR 600 East Improvements

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◆◆ *Project 0202: US 33 Limited Access – This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.

◆◆ *Project 3802: US 27 Improvements – This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.


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HUNTINGTON COUNTYPROJECTS

◆◆ Project 0206: CR 900 North/Lafayette Center Road Improvements – Improve and widen CR 900 North/Lafayette Center Road from US 24 to I-69. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and also creates economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from Fort Wayne, Indiana.


◆◆ *Project 2701/3502: SR 9 Improvements – This is regional project reflected on the map on page 6.

◆◆ *Project 3501: I-469 Loop – This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.

◆◆ Project 3503: Markle Industrial Park Improvements – Improve and widen North 500 East from East 100 North to US 224 and North 400 East from East 100 North to US 224. Reason: Create economic development by allowing for easier truck access to and from the Industrial Park.


◆◆ Project 3504: Waterworks Road Re-alignment – Design and build a route at Waterworks Road and Etna Avenue. Reason: Safety of trucks moving cargo ensuring better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo and also relieves the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion in Huntington creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ *Project 9001/9002: Bluffton Connector – This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.


◆◆ *Project 9008: Wabash Central Railroad Improvements – This is a local project reflected in the Wells County map on page 34.


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◆◆ Project 8501: CR 500 East Improvements – Improve and widen CR 500 East from SR 114 to US 24. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


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◆◆ *Project 9001: Bluffton Connector – This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.

◆◆ Project 9003: SR 1 Improvements – Improve and widen SR 1 from East CR 300 North, North of Bluffton to I-469. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.



◆◆ Project 9005: East CR 200 South Truck Corridor – Improve and widen East CR 200 South from SR 1 to Adams Street in Bluffton. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 9006: Harvest Road Extension – Design and build an extension of Harvest Road from JaSun Industrial Park to South CR 200 East. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion through Bluffton creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 9007: Western Avenue Relocation – Re-engineer, reconfigure and redesign Western Avenue from Decker Drive to South Adams Street. Reason: Create economic development by allowing for expansion of industries south of Western Avenue.


◆◆ Project 9008: Wabash Central Railroad Improvements – Install new rail road ties to allow for heavier rail cars of at least 286,000 lbs. Reason: Create economic development by allowing for heavier rail cargo shipments.


◆◆ Project 9009: East CR 850 North Improvements – Improve and widen East CR 850 North from SR 1 to North CR 150 East in Ossian. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car congestion creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.



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TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING PUBLIC POLICY GOALS

◆◆ Air Pilot Duty Time (Federal)

◆◆ Reduce the “First Officer Qualification (FOQ) Rule” or 1,500 Hour Rule without compromising flight safety through Federal legislation or regulation

◆◆ Truck Driver Hours of Service (Federal)

◆◆ Increase the driver hours of service with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations regulation without compromising highway safety through Federal legislation or regulation

◆◆ Setback and Stoplight Policies (State)

◆◆ Pass State legislation to create a setback and traffic light policy on high trafficked Federal Interstates and State highways in Indiana

TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING PUBLIC AWARENESS GOALS

◆◆ “Did You Know Stories” in the Northeast Region to educate the public on the importance of logistics industry to the Northeast Region and therefore the need for world-class logistics infrastructure

◆◆ Newspaper/magazine online opinion pieces in the Northeast Region to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry

◆◆ Editorial boards in the Northeast Region to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry

◆◆ NERLC Strategic Plan launch press conferences; editorial boards; newspaper/online opinion pieces to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry to the Northeast Region

◆◆ TV/Radio interviews to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry to the Northeast Region

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TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

◆◆ Create a plan of action to address the logistics shortages of air cargo pilots; truck drivers; warehouse/logistics maintenance technicians; and 4-year degree supervisors and supply chain graduates

◆◆ Support the concept of implementing a statewide CDL+ Program

◆◆ Support and expand the Conexus Indiana A+ Partners Program and implement the Conexus Indiana HIRE Tech curriculum into high schools to develop job skills in logistics and operations

◆◆ Increase and expand the visibility and curriculum for the truck driver certification program at Ivy Tech Community College

◆◆ Increase and expand the visibility, curriculum and capacity of the Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification Program at Ivy Tech Community College

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LOGISTICS MARKET ANALYSIS

TRANSPORTATION MODE SWOT ANALYSISStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) for Indiana’s Northeast Regional Logistics Sector

INFRASTRUCTURE SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Strong network of air facilities

◆◆ Existing air capacity

◆◆ 1 of top 125 cargo airports: Fort Wayne International Airport #91

◆◆ Total of 12 Regional Public Airports: DeKalb County Airport; Fort Wayne International Airport; Harrold Airport; Huntington Municipal Airport; Kendallville Municipal Airport; Marion Municipal Airport; Miller Airport; Portland Municipal Airport; Smith Field Airport; Tri-State Steuben County Airport; Wabash Municipal Airport; Walker-Rowe Waterloo Airport

◆◆ 1 airport with 11,900 feet or more of runway: Fort Wayne International Airport

◆◆ Midwest location

◆◆ Strategic geographic coverage of aviation facilities located around the Northeast Region

◆◆ US Customs Office

◆◆ Foreign Trade Zone

◆◆ 33 acre cargo ramp at Fort Wayne International Airport

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Two Class I railroads: CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway

◆◆ Eight Class II and Class III freight railroads: Central Railroad of Indianapolis; Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad; City of Auburn Port Authority; Indiana Northeastern Railroad; Kendallville Terminal Railroad; Maumee and Western Railroad; Pigeon River Railroad; and Wabash Central Railroad

◆◆ Intermodal Triple Crown Service in Fort Wayne

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◆◆ Trucking (Roads):

◆◆ Four major Interstates and eight major highways: I-69, I-80, I-90, I-469, US 6, US 20, US 24, US 27, US 30, US 33, US 35, US 224

◆◆ Strong Midwest location: borders Ohio and Michigan

◆◆ Reputation as “Crossroads of America”

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Proximity to public port on Lake Michigan – Burns Harbor and public port on Lake Erie - Toledo-Lucas County Port

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Indiana has a trade surplus

◆◆ Leader in exports/imports of important commodities (coal, iron/steel products, grain, food products, scrap metal, etc.)

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Northeast Region airports have minimal international/domestic air cargo business

◆◆ Reliant on Chicago O’Hare Airport for international/domestic air cargo

◆◆ Not a US port of entry

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Primarily pass through region for rail intermodal

◆◆ Lack of large volume intermodal facilities


◆◆ Lack of adequate capacity on Indiana’s Interstate highways

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Decaying lock infrastructure on Great Lakes and Ohio River

◆◆ Dredging issues for ports and waterways on Great Lakes and Ohio River

◆◆ Limited rail access to ports

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lack of import/export diversification

◆◆ Lack of freight forwarders

◆◆ Lack of US Customs brokers

◆◆ Lack of USDA field agents for agriculture clearing

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OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Position the Northeast Region as a reliever airport for domestic/international air cargo by utilizing excess air capacity

◆◆ Create a strategy to better utilize the Northeast Region airports

◆◆ Utilize runways and facilities at several airports to accommodate air shipping opportunities

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Freight tonnage will nearly double by 2035, according to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)

◆◆ Complete additions to the Northeast Region’s multimodal rail system

◆◆ East coast intermodal access at Triple Crown Rail Yard in Fort Wayne

◆◆ Movement of cargo from West to East coast

◆◆ Utilize rail access at Casad Depot in New Haven

◆◆ Rail spurs off of Class I railroads


◆◆ Freight tonnage will nearly double by 2035, according to USDOT

◆◆ Relieve bottlenecks around Northeast Region

◆◆ Upgrade Northeast Region strategic bridges that are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete

◆◆ Build dedicated truck lanes that separate trucks from passenger cars

◆◆ Allow increase in truck weight limits

◆◆ Move freight from local roads to main artery roads

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Better utilization of the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor and the Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority Toledo Seaport in Toledo, Ohio

◆◆ Movement of cargo from West to East coast

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Tonnage will nearly double by 2035, according to USDOT

◆◆ The value of US imports and exports is expected to be equivalent to 60 percent of GDP by 2030

◆◆ Work for diversification of exports/imports

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THREATS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Continued underutilization of the Northeast Region’s airports

◆◆ Dependence on bottlenecks leading to inefficient air cargo service

◆◆ Lack of State funding to meet infrastructure needs

◆◆ Continued industry trend toward belly hold cargo

◆◆ Freight forwarders’ continued reliance on Chicago O’Hare

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Continuation of Northeast Region as pass through region for rail

◆◆ Lack of ownership by public entities of intermodal opportunities

◆◆ Surrounding states pushing for rail investment

◆◆ Rail cargo offloading before arrival in Northeast Indiana


◆◆ Lack of funding to build roads to relieve bottlenecks or traffic congestion

◆◆ Lack of funding to upgrade statewide strategic bridges that are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Decaying lock infrastructure on Great Lakes and Ohio River

◆◆ Dredging issues for ports and waterways on Great Lakes and Ohio River

◆◆ Limited rail access to ports

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lack of diversification of exports/imports

◆◆ Lack of funding for all infrastructure modes

◆◆ Impact of Federal government energy policy on all modes of transportation

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PUBLIC POLICY SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Federal government reimburses up to 90% of costs for qualified airport projects

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Ports of Indiana bonding authority for rail facilities


◆◆ P3 funding for Indiana highways and roads

◆◆ State of Indiana focus on road construction

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Ports of Indiana bonding authority for port activity

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Transportation and Logistics Tax Credit

◆◆ Tax abatement for vacant buildings

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Lack of ownership by public entities on air cargo movement

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State air funding

◆◆ Pilot shortages

◆◆ Federal limitation on use of airport land

◆◆ Rail:◆◆ Lack of private rail investment compared to surrounding states◆◆ Lack of ownership by public entities on rail freight movement◆◆ Lack of Federal/State funding

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◆◆ Federal/State use of gas taxes for other general Federal/State revenue needs

◆◆ Lower truck weight limits compared to Ohio and Michigan

◆◆ Inefficiencies in collection of fuel taxes

◆◆ Changes to Hours of Service regulations

◆◆ Truck driver shortages

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joint rule putting more small bodies of water under federal jurisdiction

◆◆ Use of Harbor Maintenance Tax for other general fund revenue needs

◆◆ Lack of “ownership” by public entities on waterborne shipping

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State funding

◆◆ Lack of public legislator understanding of importance of locks infrastructure

◆◆ Boat pilot requirements

◆◆ Barge captain shortages

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Increase in unemployment insurance (UI) tax on State level

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Dedicated air fund creating more Federal funding

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Federal and State investment tax credit incentivizing private rail investment

◆◆ Funding for inter/multimodal rail development

◆◆ Trucking (Roads):◆◆ Federal and State firewall on fuel taxes for highway use only◆◆ Dedicated truck lanes ◆◆ Allow increase of truck weight limits at Michigan and Ohio borders◆◆ Use of State sales tax on fuel◆◆ New innovative funding mechanisms for roads

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◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Adequate funding for locks projects

◆◆ Federal firewall on Harbor Maintenance Tax for waterways use only

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Reduction of personal property tax

THREATS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Surrounding state of Michigan offers grants/loans/tax credits for air economic development/private investment

◆◆ Loss of matching dollars from Federal Government because of lack of State investment

◆◆ Federal cap and trade legislation

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Surrounding states of Michigan and Ohio offer grants/loans/tax credits for rail economic development/private investment

◆◆ Loss of private rail investment to surrounding states

◆◆ Federal cap and trade legislation

◆◆ Trucking (Roads):◆◆ Surrounding state of Michigan offers grants/loans/tax credits for trucking economic

development/private investment◆◆ Lack of Federal/State highway dollars for new/existing roads◆◆ Continued use of fuel taxes for other general Federal/State revenue needs◆◆ Competitiveness issues due to higher truck weight limits◆◆ Continued inefficient collection of fuel taxes◆◆ Federal cap and trade legislation

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Continued use of waterways taxes for other general Federal revenue needs

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State funding for locks infrastructure repair

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◆◆ Warehousing/Distribution:

◆◆ Surrounding states of Michigan and Ohio offer grants/loans/tax credits for warehousing/real estate economic development/private investment

◆◆ Further State tax increases for UI

◆◆ Lack of speculative buildings for warehousing/distribution

◆◆ Current use of vacant warehouse/distribution facilities

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lack of policy action leading to loss of private investment

◆◆ Lack of a State fund for unexpected economic development infrastructure needs

◆◆ Continued lack of growth in national economy

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Public/private postsecondary institutions with ability to reach mass of workers

◆◆ Entrepreneurs creating online curriculum programs

◆◆ State government officials who understand importance of up-skilling Hoosier works

◆◆ Growth of logistics firms in the Northeast Region

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Lack of skilled workers

◆◆ Public misconception of dirty warehouse jobs

◆◆ Assorted logistics education curriculum not meeting industry needs

◆◆ Air cargo pilot, truck driver, and boat captain shortages

◆◆ Warehouse/Logistics maintenance technician shortages

◆◆ 4-year logistics degree supervisor shortages

◆◆ Lack of heavy equipment certifications (fork lifts, etc.)

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Identify job skills gap areas

◆◆ Curriculum development with postsecondary education to meet job skills gap areas

◆◆ Create online program to up-skill Indiana logistics worker from places of employment

◆◆ Continued growth of logistics jobs in the Northeast Region

◆◆ Alternate insurance for CDL truck drivers under 21

THREATS:

◆◆ Loss of logistics economic development due to workforce gaps

◆◆ Continued perception of logistics industry as undesirable work

◆◆ Lower skill workers remaining in lower level positions

◆◆ Lack of 4-year degree student interest in logistics careers

◆◆ Lack of air cargo pilots, truck drivers, and boat captains

◆◆ Lack of warehouse logistics maintenance technicians

◆◆ Lack of 4-year logistics supervisors

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PUBLIC AWARENESS SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Positive visibility of trucking

◆◆ Viewed as a center for surrounding major cities

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Lack of public understanding of logistics

◆◆ Lack of public understanding of need for infrastructure expansion/improvement

◆◆ Public misperception of logistics/supply chain jobs

◆◆ Public misperception of global trade & positive impact on the Northeast Region

◆◆ Lack of awareness of importance for air, rail & water transportation modes

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Educate public on positive impacts of logistics industry

◆◆ Explain the facts on how the logistics industry impacts everyday life

◆◆ Educate public on need for infrastructure expansion/improvement

◆◆ Educate public on high-skill, high-wage jobs in logistics

◆◆ Educate public on positive impacts of global trade

◆◆ Increase understanding of importance for air, rail & water transportation modes

THREATS:

◆◆ Continued public misperception of the importance of the logistics industry

◆◆ Lack of awareness of need for infrastructure expansion/improvement

◆◆ Continued public misperception of logistics jobs

◆◆ Continued public belief of negative impacts of global trade

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NORTHEAST REGION INFRASTRUCTURE DATA

◆◆ Air

◆◆ 12 Northeast Regional Public Airports

◆◆ Top 125 Cargo Airports: Fort Wayne International Airport #91 nationally

◆◆ Commercial Service Airports: Fort Wayne International Airport #158 nationally

◆◆ Rail

◆◆ Two Class I Railroads

◆◆ Eight Class II and III Railroads

◆◆ Intermodal Facility

◆◆ Trucking:

◆◆ Four Major Interstates and Eight Major Highways

◆◆ Waterborne

◆◆ Close Proximity to Two Public Ports

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT:

DAVID W. HOLT Vice President Operations & Business Development

Conexus Indiana111 Monument Circle

Suite 1800Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (317)638-2108email: [email protected]

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