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Freight routes in See Map 2 which identifies designated freight routes in adjacent states. adjacent states Connectivity of Oregon's freight routes with freight routes in adjacent states is important for interstate freight movements. Percent trucks See Map 3 which illustrates the percentage of trucks utilizing a given state route compared to the overall traffic composition. Many rural routes do not carry the higher tonnage of freight seen in urban areas but do experience a high percent of trucks. The significance of truck movements on these highways may not be fully represented on the tonnage map (Map 1). Truck volumes See Map 4 which illustrates the average truck volumes on state highways. Many trucks like those serving high-tech industries carry high value/low weight freight. The truck movements on these highways may not be adequately represented on the tonnage map (Map 1). A statewide map was developed showing 2002 truck volumes which was used to help equalize disparities between trucks of different weights by taking the weight of the trucks out of the picture. Regional freight See Map 5 which depicts the State Highway Freight System along with state systems highways that are part of regional freight systems. These regional freight systems currently exist in the Metro, SKATS, Central Lane and Rogue Valley MPOs. Truck length See Map 6 which identifies state routes with truck length restrictions. Due to restrictions road curvature, lane width and other factors, ODOT's Motor Carrier Transportation Division restricts truck configurations and lengths on some highways. STAs, UBAs and See Map 7 which identifies communities with either existing or potential main streets highway segment designations. The freight route designation may impact highway segments that are or have the potential to be STAs and UBAs and create conflicts with respect to downtown community development objectives. It may also impact highway sections that function as main streets to cities and towns. Freight generating The truck tonnage, truck volumes and percent trucks maps (Maps 1, 3 and 4) sites were reviewed to identify highways impacted by freight generating sites. Truck traffic generated by major industrial and commercial developments impacts state highways. NHS intermodal See Map 8 which identifies the freight intermodal connectors in Oregon. NHS connectors Intermodal connectors are not part of the State Highway Freight System. A proposed Action in the OHP (Action 4A.4) recognizes the importance of these roadways and the revised State Highway Freight System will incorporate information recognizing a complete freight system that takes into account these local intermodal connectors that are primarily local facilities. Map 9 includes information on where to view large-scale maps on ODOT's website. DRAFT September 1, 2004 8