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Illinois Department of Transportation

Illinois State Freight Advisory Council

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The Illinois Department of Transportation is responsible for the efficient movement of people and goods. The Department re-energized this commitment in September 2013 by establishing the Illinois State Freight Advisory Council (ISFAC). It provides a standing forum for coordination of freight multimodal planning in the State of Illinois. The goals and purpose are to enhance the benefits of every mode, improve intermodal connection, and sustain the State’s position as the primary freight hub of the United States. 

The ISFAC has a statewide focus on freight mobility in Illinois that reflects a mix of freight experts from across all modes (highway, rail, pipeline, waterways, and air). Members of ISFAC come from high-level public and private sector representatives that include railroad, port, airport operators, trucking firms, freight shippers and receivers, economic development organizations, academic and professional organizations, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and many others.  

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The purpose of the Illinois State Freight Advisory Council is to: 

  • Advise the State on freight related priorities, issues, projects, and funding needs. 

  • Communicate and coordinate regional priorities and information between the public and private sector regarding freight industry and system needs. 

  • Promote the interests of Illinois in improving the freight system in the State to sustain Illinois’ position as the primary freight hub of the United States. 

  • Gather and review research and study material. 

  • Collaborate with Governors' Illinois Export Advisory Council on freight mobility issues that lead to enhancing Illinois’ competitive advantage in the global markets. 

  • Encourage the use of innovative technologies and best practices within the freight transportation sector. 

  • Identify obstacles and challenges to efficient freight movement in Illinois. 

  • Identify performance measurements, choke points, gaps in the freight network, communicate and coordinate regional priorities and information between public and private sector regarding freight industry and system needs. 

  • Develop and enhance working relationships between the State and the carriers as well as with logistics and intermodal terminal operators and commodity groups. 

  • Expand coordination with neighboring states and other major economic regions. 

  • Identify key freight corridors and connection points for all modes and commodities. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at DOT.ILFreightPlanning@illinois.gov.