Midwest Connect: Hyperloop One Global Challenge Proposal October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................. 05 About the Corridor ....................................................................................... 06 Strategic Transformation Potential .......................................................... 10 Passenger and Cargo Flows ...................................................................... 14 Government and Policy .............................................................................. 19 Acceleration Plan ........................................................................................ 24 Appendices ................................................................................................... 26 Submitted by: William Murdock, AICP Executive Director
[email protected] T: (614) 233-4102 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA Staff Contributors: Thea Walsh, Director, Transportation Systems and Funding Nick Gill, Assistant Director Zhuojun Jiang, Senior Engineer Dina López, Principal Planner, Freight Nathaniel Kaelin, Competitive Advantage Program Manager Mike Borger, Associate Planner www.morpc.org TT October 28, 2016 Dear Hyperloop One Team, The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is pleased to submit this proposal for the Midwest Connect corridor to the Hyperloop Global Challenge. The prospect of high-speed, cost-effective intercity freight and passenger service is exciting,