Freight Planning

The NFRMPO is currently working on an update of Freight Northern Colorado for 2026

What is Freight Planning?

Freight planning ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods across the region. The methods of transporting goods include:
Trucks at a Distribution Center

  • Trucks
  • Delivery Vehicles
  • Rail
  • Aviation
  • Pipelines
  • Micromobility
  • Future Freight Planning

    The NFRMPO is currently working on a new version of the Freight Northern Colorado Plan (FNC), set to be published in 2026. The purpose of the FNC is to provide a guide for the improvement of the overall freight system within the North Front Range region. While not required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), having a regional freight plan positions the region to evaluate our current freight system and infrastructure and make recommendations for future projects and a foundation to move forward for the pursuit of funds for freight and freight benefiting projects.


    FNC 2026 Project Timeline

    Phase 1 is Goals, Vision Statement, Outreach Plan, and Formatting and the timeline is Q3 of 2024. Phase 2 is Outreach, Data Collection, and Plan Outline and the timeline is Q4 of 2024 and Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025. Phase 3 is Plan Drafting and the timeline is Q2, Q3, and Q4 of 2025 and Q1 of 2026. Phase 4 is Plan Finalization and Adoption and the timeline is Q2 of 2026.
    Note: Timeline valid as of September 10th, 2024.


    FNC 2026 Outreach Strategy

    The NFRMPO is developing an Outreach Strategy for the 2026 FNC that will ensure a clear, concise set of tools for engagement, both virtual and in-person.

    FNC 2026 Outreach Strategy

    Current Freight Planning

    The most recent FNC was adopted by the NFRMPO Planning Council on August 1, 2019, and includes the following:
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    • A summary of the existing freight related plans at local, regional, state, and national levels
    • Analysis of existing freight infrastructure and performance of each freight transportation mode
    • Summary of emerging freight trends
    • Updated tools, analysis, and guidance supporting local and regional planning and funding efforts
    • Recommendations for future projects and monitoring system performance

    Freight Northern Colorado (FNC)

    Additional Freight Resources

    Questions or Comments?

    If you have freight-related questions or comments, please contact Jonathan Stockburger at jstockburger@nfrmpo.org.