Freight Planning

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.

The Colorado Department of Transportation Office of Freight Mobility and Safety conducts freight planning for the state. The office plans, develops and funds implementation projects and programs that invest in freight mobility on the primary roads and railways in the state. The most recent Colorado Freight Plan (CFP) was published in 2024.

FNC 2026 Outreach

The NFRMPO developed an Outreach Strategy for the 2026 FNC that will ensure a clear, concise set of tools for engagement, both virtual and in-person. The Freight Public Survey closed on December 31, 2025.

Current Freight Planning

The most recent FNC was adopted by the NFRMPO Planning Council on August 1, 2019, and includes the following:
Logo for Freight Northern Colorado with icon of train and NFRMPO logo

  • A summary of the freight related plans at local, regional, state, and national levels
  • Analysis of 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

2019 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.