Freight Network The efficient movement of goods is one of the keys to effective competition in a global economy. Towns that provide efficient systems for moving goods will have a competitive advantage at the local, regional, and State level. Truck As the number of trucks on local roadways increase, it becomes more important to guide trucks to appropriate routes. Only one route, US 401, in Fuquay-Varina is recognized as part of the State’s primary freight network. However, NC 42 and NC 55 have similar truck traffic volumes. The map below shows the percentage of daily traffic that is trucks. Rail Norfolk Southern provides approximately 19 miles of rail service to the study area with two transload facilities within a 25-mile radius.
Data Sources: NCDOT 2014 Annual Average Daily Traffic by corridor (Percentage of Daily Truck Traffic) FHWA National Highway Freight Network
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