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Freight - Chapter 8 Most aspects of freight movement are controlled by the private sector, so unlike ogler sections of the TPR there is not a specific plan adopted for future public sector investment in freight fa ci lilies . However, the discussion of the need for a safe and efficient multirnodal freight system has been updated and expanded I nP the TPP to recognize challenges and opportunities for freight movement as well as the future direction of freight by- mode. It acknowledges the closure of the Minneapolis Upper Harbor in 2015, 169V'ing St Paul and Shakopee as the region's major barge terminal areas in the future. The plan also acknowledges the increase of trains since 2010 carrying oil from North Dakota on BNSF and CP rail tracks, which is expected to continue into the future. Although railroad trackage in the region was significantly decreased over the last 20 years to `right size" the system after federal deregulation, communities should not expect much additional rail abandonment. Many tracks that appear to be seldom used are owned by the smaller Class III railroads that serve local businesses by providing direct rail connections from manufacturing and warehousing/distribution facilities to the major national railroads. The major Class I railroads are approaching capacity and actually adding tracks in some locations. system Plan Considerations Affecting Your Community Centerville should consult the complete 2040 Transportation Policy Plan in preparing its I oca l comprehensive plan. In addition, Centerville should consult Thrive MSP 2040 and the current version of the Metropolitan Council's L2M Ekanin a► dbo ok for specific information needed in i#s comprehensive plan. Specific system plan considerations affecting Centerville are detailed below. Metropolitan Highways There are no principal arterials located within Centerville. Transit System Centerville includes the following Transit Market Areas: Maw Area lv Transit Market Area IV has lower concentrations of population and employment and a higher rate of auto ownership. It is primarily composed of Suburban Edge and Emerging Suburban Edge communities. This market can support peak -period express bus services if a sufficient concentration of commuters likely to use transit service is located along a corridor. The lour -density development and suburban form of development presents challenges to fixed -route transit. General i public dial services are appropriate in Market Area Ill. - - _ .. .,,.......�....._...._..._ ......_..F .._ ww-_ -.,_ .,_ - - .... _ ._ - _ - - - - - . - . - . - - Centerville should identify and reap existing transit services and facilities in the local comprehensive plan. Centerville should also work with transit providers serving their community to identify potential future transit service options and facilities that are consistent with the TPP and the applicable Transit Market Areas. Communities can find further maps and guidance for transit planning in the Transportation section of the LocW PlannM Haadhgp Transitways Current Revenue Scenario Transitways The TPP's Transit Investment Plan does not show any transitway investments planned for Centerville in the Current Revenue Scenario (TPP Figure 6-8). Page - 9 1 2015 SYSTEM STATEMENT — CENTERVILLE TRANSPORTATION