1. 2012 MAASTO Subcommittee on Highway Transport Lansing, Michigan October 15-16, 2012

2. Size Comparison

4. Industry Issues and Challenges in Over-Dimensional Transport
Permitting
Regulatory

7. 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

9. 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?

11. 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!

12. 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!