Stanislaus County has fully entitled sites that are competitively priced and strategically located, with infrastructure in place to meet strict industry-driven deadlines. "Shovel-ready" sites are located along Interstate 5 that can accommodate large e-commerce projects, and also adjacent to State Highway 99 where significant investment from food processors and manufacturers has occurred. The largest Class 1 Railroads in the country, the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, transverse the county and provide service to sites including the short-line, M&ET Railroad that serves the Beard Industrial District. In addition to the business parks noted below, many communities have new parks in various stages of development.