“In the wake of the recent collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh, more than 140 local government leaders have signed a joint letter asking the General Assembly to oppose any increases in the allowable weight of tractor-trailers on state roads and bridges.” Read More Here+…
PA Homepage (PA): Pa. public leaders ask for legislation to oppose heavier trucks
“We have the third-largest number of state-owned bridges in the country, with over half over 50 years older,” the officials wrote in the March 8 letter. “More than 3,100 of these bridges have been determined to be in ‘poor condition,’ the same rating assigned to the Fern Hollow bridge. “Allowing even heavier trucks than are legal today would only make the current situation worse” Read more here+ …
WFMJ 21 (PA): Opposition to Pennsylvania truck weight exemption
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Butler Radio (PA): Local Law Enforcement Against Proposed Heavy Truck Law
The letter points to the recent collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh as evidence that many bridges are in poor condition so heavier trucks could result in extra stress and more dangerous situations. This effort is organized by the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks with support from organizations such as the PA Chiefs of Police Association, the PA Municipal League, and the PA Sheriff’s Association. Read More+…
Over 140 Local Leaders Ask Pennsylvania Legislature to Oppose Heavier Trucks
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The Daily Item (PA): Northumberland opposes any increase in truck weight limits
At Tuesday night’s public meeting, council members unanimously voted to send a letter to local state legislators that outlines the borough’s opposition to any proposals that would increase truck weight limits. The letter was signed by Borough Council President Paul Ruane and Mayor Daniel Berard and encourages the state legislators to oppose the proposals with them. “In our borough limits, we see movements of big tractor-trailers coming through on Route 11 (Water and Front Streets) and State Route 147 (Duke…
Delaware Valley Journal (DE): Allowing Heavier Trucks in Pennsylvania Will Make Our Roads More Dangerous
Pennsylvania’s county sheriffs join the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association in strongly opposing legislation increasing truck weights that is under consideration in Harrisburg. Scott Bohn, executive director of the police chiefs group, noted in a recent commentary that, “Not only do bigger trucks cause more damage to roads and bridges, but they also threaten the safety of the public.” He is spot on. Read More+…
Staten Island Live (NY): New York’s bridges would suffer under bigger trucks
Congress is mulling proposals that could dramatically increase the allowable size of trucks on the nation’s highways — a decision that would be disastrous for New York bridges. A recent analysis by Bloomberg Government ranks New York state the eighth worst state in the nation for National Highway System (NHS) Bridges. The NHS is a network of strategic highways within the United States, including the Interstate Highway System. Read More+…
The Daily Star (LA): Congress Pushes for Bigger Trucks
Innovative solutions are required to address our pressing transportation and infrastructure needs. But allowing heavier and longer trucks on our roadways – as many are pressing Congress to do – is not one of them. This would create an urgent threat, indeed. Read More+…
Williamsport Sun-Gazette (PA): Law enforcement opposes push to allow heavier trucks in Pennsylvania
“When I see proposals that will directly impact law enforcement’s ability to protect the public, I feel a necessity to speak out. One such issue involves proposals at the state capital and in Washington that would permit heavier trucks on our roads. Not only do bigger trucks cause more damage to roads and bridges, but they also threaten the safety of the public.” Read More+ …