At 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17 the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will host a one-hour webinar showcasing the Appalachian Regional Truck Parking Study.  This study, commissioned by ARC and completed by CPCS Transcom Inc., brings together the best available data and insights from existing state-level efforts to complete new research into an integrated assessment of truck parking supply, demand, and future needs in the Appalachian Region.  The study demonstrates the truck parking needs and issues identified from data analysis and stakeholder outreach in the Appalachian Region.

A Truck Parking Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Spreadsheet Tool was developed as a specialized resource to complement the study. This tool provides ARC partners with a tailored template for conducting benefit-cost analyses of truck parking-related projects, such as new parking capacity or technology and operational improvements. 

All Appalachian states will benefit from this presentation as this research aligns with the mission of Appalachian states to enhance transportation across the Region.  This study includes a comprehensive analysis of the entire Appalachian Region and presents a variety of recommendations that ARC and its regional partners may consider to improve truck parking conditions in Appalachia.  Representatives from economic development agencies, local development districts, State Departments of Transportation, trucking associations, business and trade groups, and those who work in local, regional and state planning across the ARC region are encouraged to attend.

Meet the presenters: