2012 maasto subcommittee on highway transport lansing, michigan october 15-16, 2012
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Size Comparison
Industry Issues and Challenges in Over-Dimensional Transport
PermittingRegulatory
Uniformity Goals 2012-2013Permit Validation Time
Minimum 5 daysTime of Travel and weekend travelRevision Policy Axle Grouping WeightsEscort Policy RequirementsSigning, lights, flags Notification of permit changes
Food for ThoughtMunicipality Permitting-
Define processCoordination of effort who what where?
Provision sheetsPurpose? Consolidation or revision?Automation program identifies those
applicable?
Proactive approachEducate State Transportation Officials on the effective
and safe use of the equipmentProvide opportunities for Show and TellProvide SC&RA with examples of effective utilization
of equipment or process and impact on economyUse AASHTO regional groups to discuss issueEducate, communicate, cooperate!
What Can Industry Do?
SummaryIncrease 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 upPartnership!