Post on 14-Dec-2015
Mary Lamie, Executive DirectorMary Lamie, Executive Director
St. Louis Regional Freight DistrictSt. Louis Regional Freight District
East –West Gateway Council of GovernmentEast –West Gateway Council of Government
Freight Study Recommendations (2013)•Develop a Regional Economic Freight Development Plan that includes projects and initiatives that align economic development with supply chain and increasing freight velocity
•Freight marketing plan
•Implement a Regional Freight Transportation District that can effectively work on both sides of the river. The clear goal is an organization that can see the big picture, track the details and sustain implementation over time for freight transportation infrastructure and repurposing industrial land use.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Tim CantwellSt. Clair County/MidAmerica Airport
Louis CopilevitzSt. Louis Regional Chamber
Fred DyerSt. Charles County
Garry EarlsSt. Louis County
Ed HillhouseExecutive Director, East-West Gateway
Paul EllisMonroe County
Freight Working GroupFreight Working Group
PARTNERS FROM ILLINOIS & MISSOURI
Ellen KrohneLeadership Council Southwestern Illinois
Mike McCarthyTerminal Railroad Association
John NationsBi-State Development
Jim Wild (Chair)Assistant Executive Director, East-West Gateway
Otis WilliamsCity of St. Louis/SLDC
Dennis WilmsmeyerMadison County/America’s Central Port
St. Louis Regional Freight District
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VISION AND MISSION
OUR VISION
Driven by a unified public-private multimodal partnership, the St. Louis region will renew its ‘Gateway’ status, becoming a
premier multimodal freight center in the Midwest through job and economic growth, particularly in manufacturing.
OUR MISSION
To accelerate regional economic growth by coordinating public and private efforts, optimizing the regional multimodal investment portfolio and marketing the St. Louis region’s multimodal opportunities.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Six Class I Railroads-Originate freight from a single carrier and not have to switch carriers.
Why a Freight District?Why a Freight District?
REGIONAL ASSETS
Third largest inland port – Barge traffic travels lock-free to and from the Gulf of Mexico and ice-free year round.
Four interstates with access in all directions. One-day drive or less to Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Cleveland, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Why a Freight District?Why a Freight District?
REGIONAL ASSETS
Pipeline: Served by six interstate natural gas pipelines and nine refined product pipelinesFive Airports in the Region: Two major commercial/cargo airports with developable land and rail access.Logistics Leader with Available Real Estate: Significant freight-based development in 20 years. Plus available sites for future development. Workforce: Variety of educational institutions producing well-trained, skilled and diverse labor pool
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MarketingCommittee
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
St. Louis Regional Freight District
BSD Board of Commissioners
BSDPresident & CEO
Regional Freight DistrictBoard of Directors
Needs Analysis/Planning
Regional Freight District Executive Director
Regional Freight District Alliance
Needs AnalysisCommittee
PolicyCommittee
Policy Marketing Operations
New BSD Headquarters
Metropolitan Square Building
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ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI COUNTIES
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Bi-State Development
• Long history as a regional development authority
• Can cross local, county and state boundaries to plan, construct, maintain, own and operate facilities and infrastructure
• Authorized to issue revenue bonds, collect fees, and receive federal, state and private funds
INTERSTATE COMPACT AGENCY
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Goals•Drive regional economic growth•Market the region as a global freight and supply chain center
Responsibilities:•Regional Freight Needs Analysis•Public-Private Partnerships•Regional Freight Development Plan•Freight Marketing Plan
How to Reach Our GoalsHow to Reach Our Goals
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Regional Needs / Freight Plan
“The State of Freight in the St. Louis Region” - July 2015
Regional Needs / Freight Plan
“The State of Freight in the St. Louis Region” - July 2015
Starting Point!
Understanding our position in the marketplace and evaluate key performance indicators to prioritize areas of investment.
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g Point - Understanding our position in the marketplace and evaluate key performance indicators to prioritize areas of investment.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Key Findings Key Findings
Business Climate Interviews with national industry representatives suggested hard-to-do-business with reputation being a disadvantage for the region.
Need to address – Evidence that there are solid logistic reasons for selecting the St. Louis Region.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Key Findings Key Findings
St. Louis Region has logistical advantages, but is often overlooked because of aggressive promotional efforts by competing hubs. Consolidation of operations at large regional hubs such as Chicago and Kansas City may be challenge.
•Promote our most competitive advantages •Diminish concerns about the business environment.•Actively engage partners in the region to promote labor advantages.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Key Findings Key Findings
Investments in transportation infrastructure in the St. Louis region foster growth in the freight-based industries.The success of business relies on a safe, effective and accessible transportation network. Economic competitiveness and reliability of shipments is threatened when investment in the transportation network declines. •Develop a Freight Needs Analysis and Development Plan•Maximize funding opportunities through public-private partnerships•Preserve land to capture future freight use opportunities.•Maintain awareness of national and international trade corridors.
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Summary of Opportunities Summary of Opportunities
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Promote the region as a premier Midwest Freight hub•Region’s central location is in close proximity to agricultural areas, major Midwest populations and manufacturing centers.•Strong river barge service presence, lock free to New Orleans and Gulf ports with barge and rail transload opportunities. •Excellent rail and highway connections!
– Six Class 1 railroads– Intermodal rail service to Eastern markets and the Port of Houston– Easy access to I-40, I-55 and I-70. – Can reach anywhere in the U.S. by truck within 3 to 4 days– Possible Midwest Regional DC or a DC requiring a service area
reach of 300 to 400 miles around the study area.
•Skilled labor pool availability•Five airports with 2 international cargo airports
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Summary of Opportunities Summary of Opportunities
• Target growth in regional distribution and manufacturing
• Increase investment in the transportation network
• Build on the success in bulk and break-bulk transload services
• Promote the region’s benefits for eCommerce
• Capture growth from emerging trends
St. Louis Regional Freight District
Mary Lamie, Executive Director314-315-3014mclamie@BiStateDev.org
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