The TMACOG Regional Freight Plan was approved in June 2025. Thank you to all who participated in the planning process.

2025 TMACOG Regional Freight Plan - Full Report

2025 TMACOG Regional Freight Plan - Summary Report

TMACOG Regional Freight Plan Presentation from June MPO Policy Board Meeting

Freight Plan Open House Materials - December 10, 2024

Project Overview

The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) Regional Freight Plan was developed to identify and assess key freight assets in the TMACOG region. The TMACOG Regional Freight Plan inventoried assets from all freight modes including roadways, railroads, ports, airports, pipelines, and intermodal facilities, and will review key commercial, manufacturing, and industrial land uses and businesses. Finally, the Plan identified and evaluated the performance of the TMACOG Freight Network in order to provide recommendations for potential network improvements and policies to guide future freight growth in the region.

Goals and Objectives

The TMACOG Regional Freight Plan aims to align with federal, state, and local planning efforts to foster a cohesive and comprehensive approach to freight transportation in the region. The plan’s broad goals include promoting a safe and balanced freight transportation system that enhances economic development and supports appropriate industrial land uses. By identifying key freight assets and evaluating the performance of the freight network, the plan recommends efficient transportation solutions that protect nearby communities. Additionally, the plan emphasizes the importance of engaging private sector stakeholders and community members to ensure that the proposed improvements and policies meet the region's diverse needs and promote sustainable growth.

Study Area

The TMACOG Regional Freight Plan Study Area (see below) includes the entirety of Wood and Lucas Counties in the State of Ohio. The primary urban area within TMACOG is the City of Toledo, which sits on the shores of Lake Erie. Bowling Green, Ohio, which is the largest urban area in Wood County, is also a key focus area in the TMACOG Regional Freight Plan.