LLN (1/10/19) – Highway ramps are the site of an emerging safety problem. Also, the government shutdown is having a real effect on the federal regulatory process. We’ll preview next week’s Transportation Research Board meeting. States are writing bills on speed limits, highway money and tolls. And federal regulations create a problem for a regional planning group.
0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast
9:26 – 24:11 – Shutdown and regulations; TRB preview
24:11 – 39:07 – Speed limits, highway money, tolls
39:07 – 48:55 – Regulations and mushrooms; ramp accidents
Segment 1
Newscast
- The American Transportation Research Institute offers an updated list of idling regulations. Find more information here.
- OOIDA has filed a class-action lawsuit challenging Indiana’s 35 percent increase in truck tolls. For more information, read OOIDA files class action, claiming Indiana tolls violate Commerce Clause from Land Line Magazine.
- Tomorrow night, the Washington State Department of Transportation will close State Route 99 for three weeks through downtown Seattle to realign the route with a new tunnel. As a result, the state DOT is asking drivers to make alternate travel plans. There are maps available online for freight routes to use during the closure.
- OOIDA has recognized George R. Kern of Topeka, Kan., for 14 years of safe, accident-free driving. Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest in U.S. history. So what does that mean for regulations? Terry Scruton gets the latest from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. Plus, Terry previews next week’s meeting of the Transportation Research Board with Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation.
- View OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues.
- Learn more about the Transportation Research Board.
- Sign up for OOIDA’s Truck to Success program.
- If you have questions you would like answered, you can call our Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.
- Learn more about the shutdown: What happens for truckers in a government shutdown?
Segment 3
Speed limits, highway money, tolls and more are all on state agendas in the coming year. Terry Scruton gets the inside scoop from our state legislative experts, Mike Matousek and Keith Goble.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
- Read more about speed limits:
- Learn more about highway funding:
- And get the latest developments on tolling:
Segment 4
A regional planning group deals with a problem created by federal trucking regulations. Mark Reddig finds out how they’re trying to deal with it from OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris. In addition, Doug has information about an emerging highway safety problem.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121.
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
