L O C AT I O N A N D T R A N S P O R TAT I O N WELL-DEVELOPED INFRASTRUCTURE The ability to efficiently move goods in and out of a region is essential for attracting and expanding business. The Greater Lansing region provides businesses that import, export or ship products domestically with reliable transportation system, superior infrastructure and an ideal location that is perfect for the continuous flow of commerce. Being positioned on the NAFTA corridor with key locations on a major rail-line from Canada to Mexico, convenient freeway infrastructure and a multi-modal transportation system represent important assets that make the region desirable for new business investments. Capital Region International Airport is one of the region’s major economic engines, contributing 1 billion dollars annually to the local economy. Designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce as an official U.S. Port of Entry, Port Lansing is mid-Michigan’s newest inland port that allows for goods and passengers to clear customs through U.S. Customs and Border Protection approved facilities in Lansing. For the public and business community, these significant functions can be performed locally without having to travel to congested metro hubs like Detroit and Chicago. International travel, importing, exporting and freight consolidation can now be done with businesses, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics coordinators, located here in the Greater Lansing region, supporting companies and jobs here in our area.
Michigan State University and a variety of curb-to-curb services designed to meet the varied transportation needs of the local population. Eaton County Transportation Authority’s (EATRAN) on-demand service allows many employees affordable and reliable transportation to and from their jobs as well as to school, medical appointments, shopping and more. Whether it’s moving people or goods around the region or around the world, the accessibility and reliability of the Greater Lansing region’s highways, rail and air service strengthen our economy and position regional businesses to accomplish their goals.
With a CSX rail-line adjacent to airport property, Port Lansing is convenient for transporting and storing rail freight, along with air-cargo and freight that may arrive through traditional trucking. And with the recent designation of Foreign Trade Zone No. 275, international businesses have the potential to defer, reduce or eliminate duties, improving cash flow and operational efficiencies. Port Lansing’s is an emerging Global Logistics Centre and has the necessary infrastructure and resources available to give your company a competitive advantage in today’s global economy. The growth of international freight and passenger programs, combined with strong passenger service to domestic and international locations, holds great promise for significant growth at Capital Region International Airport. Public transportation is a vital part of our region’s economy. Serving Greater Lansing since 1972, the Capital Area Transportation Authority’s (CATA) governmental membership includes the Lansing and East Lansing as well as Delhi, Lansing and Meridian Townships. CATA’s growth is really an opportunity for thousands of area residents. At its beginning in 1972, CATA operated 14 fixed-routes and provided 750,000 rides. Today, there are more than 30 fixed routes, including service on the campus of www.lansingchamber.org
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