2012 MAASTO Subcommittee on Highway Transport Lansing, Michigan October 15-16, 2012
Size Comparison
Industry Issues and Challenges in Over-Dimensional Transport Permitting Regulatory
Uniformity Goals 2012-2013 Permit Validation Time Minimum 5 days Time of Travel and weekend travel Revision Policy Axle Grouping Weights Escort Policy Requirements Signing, lights, flags Notification of permit changes
Food for Thought Municipality Permitting- Provision sheets Define process Coordination of effort who what where? Provision sheets Purpose? Consolidation or revision? Automation program identifies those applicable?
What Can Industry Do? Proactive approach Educate State Transportation Officials on the effective and safe use of the equipment Provide opportunities for Show and Tell Provide SC&RA with examples of effective utilization of equipment or process and impact on economy Use AASHTO regional groups to discuss issue Educate, communicate, cooperate!
Summary Increase in volume - increase in demand Aging infrastructure / inadequate funding Need for uniformity for efficiency Need for constant and productive dialogue between government and industry Action Items and Follow up Partnership!