Freight Planning at SRTC
The effective and efficient movement of goods supports a network of activities that helps create vibrant communities and thousands of jobs. SRTC’s freight planning efforts and studies provide an in-depth understanding of the unique transportation challenges and needs related to the movement of goods in our region.
National Highway Freight Program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated the FFY 2027–2032 National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) project solicitation and selection process. WSDOT has asked each MPO/RTPO to coordinate with tribal governments and local jurisdictions to develop a consolidated list of regional priority freight projects and complete a project submittal package for their region. Additional details about the process, including the NHFP project submission form and completion instructions, are available on the WSDOT NHFP website.
NHFP Project Submittals
Sponsor agencies must submit completed project submission forms and all supporting files to SRTC by February 16, 2026 to be included in the regional submittal and considered for potential funding through the FFY 2027–2032 NHFP process.
The NHFP projects submission form and completion instructions are available on the WSDOT NHFP Website.
Projects may be submitted using the form below or by email to dfletcher@srtc.org.
Spokane Regional Truck Freight Profile
Completed in 2021, the Spokane Regional Truck Freight Profile provides a snapshot of regional freight trends and topics. These include regional freight movements, freight infrastructure and networks, and freight-related employment and activity centers.
Inland Pacific Hub
From 2009 to 2012, the Inland Pacific Hub Project studied whether eastern Washington and northern Idaho could become a major transportation and trade center connecting different types of shipping (like trucks, trains, and planes) to boost business both within the U.S. and internationally. The project brought together transportation experts from both government and private companies in Washington and Idaho to plan how to make this vision happen.
Bridging the Valley
Bridging the Valley is a 2002 study that proposes separating vehicle and train traffic in the 42-mile Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) corridor. This corridor runs between Spokane and Athol, ID, and includes 75 railroad and roadway crossings. The separation of railroad and roadway grades in this corridor is intended to promote future economic growth, traffic movement, traffic safety and reduce train whistle noise.
