At 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 27, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will host a one-hour webinar showcasing the “Economic Development Impacts of Completed ADHS Corridors” report. This research report, commissioned by the Appalachian Regional Commission, documents the economic outcomes of four completed or substantially completed Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS)corridors. The report includes in-depth case studies for:
- Corridor B (US-23) in eastern Kentucky,
- Corridor E (I-68) in western Maryland,
- Corridor T (I-86) in southern New York, and
- Corridor V in Alabama and Mississippi.
The report concludes that completed ADHS Corridors can play a critical economic development role by opening up new opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, tourism, and related sectors. These case studies include specific examples that illustrate that while outcomes vary by region, completed ADHS corridors still generate meaningful economic benefits for surrounding regions and provide a foundational platform for diversified and opportunity-driven economic development.
Meet the Panelists:
Dan Hodge
Dan Hodge is Executive Vice President at Cambridge Econometrics with over 25 years of experience focused on transportation and economic development analysis and research. Dan has worked on numerous projects for the Appalachian Regional Commission on the economic impacts of the Appalachian Development Highway System, freight flows and trade, and key industries. Dan holds master’s degrees in applied economics and public policy from the University of Michigan.
Ann Ormsbee
Ann Ormsbee is a Managing Economist at Cambridge Econometrics with eight years of experience in applied economics. Her areas of expertise include economic development analysis and strategy, industry cluster assessment, freight flow data, and fiscal and economic impact analysis. Ann earned her master’s degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Arizona.