January 20, 2026
NCDOT’s Freight Plan Preview: Joint Session with NCDOT’s Statewide Freight Advisory Committee
The NC Chamber’s Infrastructure and Supply Chain Council will hold a joint meeting with the NCDOT Statewide Freight Advisory Committee to provide business and industry leaders with an inside look at two major statewide planning efforts. Attendees will receive a preview of the development process for the new North Carolina Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan, including how NCDOT will evaluate system needs, future growth, and long-term freight demand. The meeting will also feature an overview and presentation on the recently completed North Carolina State Rail Plan, highlighting priorities and investment strategies for strengthening rail mobility and freight capacity across North Carolina. This session is designed for decisionmakers that depend on efficient supply chains and reliable transportation infrastructure to stay competitive. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage directly with state leaders shaping the future of North Carolina’s multimodal freight and rail network.Council participation is reserved for NC Chamber members at the Cornerstone level or higher.
Agenda
Tuesday, January 20
| 9:30 am | Introduction & Welcome Dana Magliola, Sr. Director, Infrastructure Competitiveness, NC Chamber Foundation |
| 9:35 am | Introduction of the NCDOT Team/About the NCDOT Statewide Freight Advisory Committee Pam Cook, PE, Transportation Engineer, Statewide Initiatives, NC Department of Transportation |
| 9:40 am | Overview of the Rail Plan Eddie McFalls, PE, Rail Division, NC Department of Transportation & Transportation Planner/Engineer, Pinecone Transportation Professionals |
| 10:00 am | Introduction to the Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan
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| 10:15 am | SWOT Analysis Exercise for the Statewide Multimodal Freight System Strategic exercise to clarify the lay of the land today and what is anticipated for the future, some positive and some negative. The results will help the project team identify, select and shape proactive and defensive strategies for the freight system that supports our North Carolina economy and communities. |
| 11:15 am | Closing Remarks |