The American Planning Association (APA) says it is important “to pursue a sustainable multimodal freight system that facilitates the efficient movement of freight and people, supports a thriving economy, and protects the natural and human environment. A sustainable freight system should meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
The N.C. Department of Transportation provides resources for planners to incorporate freight into their overall planning practices.
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APA Freight Guidelines