1. Columbus Region Logistics Council“Rail Infrastructure Night”Quarterly Networking Event Ben Ritchey, Co-Chair CRLC July 22, 2010 7/21/2010 1

2. CRLC : Logistics/Supply Chain Industry-led group Initiativeof the Columbus Chamber CRLC companies: Board-24, Membership-80 CRLC Goals: Maintain/Improve the Region’s competitiveness Develop Region as major inland port to service the mid-west Develop performance measures focused on regional competitiveness (business environment, infrastructure, workforce, and technology). 7/21/2010 2

3. Purpose of CRLC “Rail Night” Event: 7/21/2010 3 To share and discuss the recent/planned rail infrastructure investments in Ohio and what it means to Central-Ohio’s Logistics Community

4. Why is Rail Infrastructure Investment important to the Logistics Industry? 7/21/2010 4 Service improvement Service cost reductions Service choice Service reliability Corridor-wide (Trade lane) investment

5. Why is Rail Infrastructure Investment Important to Ohio’s Economy? Capital projects provide construction and maintenance jobs Quality infrastructure important to a Manufacturing/Agriculture/Export/Import-based economy Quality Infrastructure important to growing an inland port business (logistic service provider, distribution warehouse, intermodal hub) to serve the Mid-West 7/21/2010 5

6. Long-Term Benefits of Rail Infrastructure Investment in Ohio Enhances ability to move raw materials to finished goods Competitive intermodal network and logistics hub (Inland Port) to attract new, value-added businesses Ability to use and understand the benefits of PPP (Public-Private Partnerships) investments Position our regional businesses to participate and react to global freight trends (i.e., Panama Canal, labor issues) In general, improves our competitiveness 7/21/2010 6

7. CRLC “Rail Infrastructure Night” Panelist Chris Luebbers, Group Manager International Marketing, Norfolk Southern Corporation Rusty Orben, Director of Public Affairs, CSX JuleneMolitoris, Director, Ohio Department of Transportation 7/21/2010 7