LLN (4/16/19) – Freeways Without Futures says 10 have outlived their usefulness. Additionally, OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris, will be part of a new committee on Surface Transportation Security. Meanwhile, multiple states are considering changes with speed differentials. While some are adding them, some are eliminating them. Plus, News you need to know on today’s Bulletin Board. And a spring infrastructure package that may have financially fizzled.
0:00-9:57 – Newscast
9:57-24:43 – OOIDA’s Director of Security and Operations Doug Morris is part of a new committee on Surface Transportation Security. Plus, a new report is out. It lists 10 Freeways that have outlived their usefulness.
24:43-39:38 – Multiple states may add speed differentials. Two are considering eliminating them.
39:38-49:25 – There are thousands of structurally-deficient bridges in America. Where do they fit in a spring infrastructure bill or do they?
Segment 1
Newscast
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants to know what residents think should be the top transportation priorities in the state.
- You can take the survey here.
Segment 2
Terry Scruton will sit down with OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris. They’ll discuss Morris’s role on a new committee on Surface Transportation Security. Plus, a group says there are 10 Freeways in America that have outlived their usefulness. Terry Scruton will talk with Rob Stuteville, Senior Communications Advisor for the group about their findings.
Segment 3
Keith Goble, Land Line Magazine’s State Legislative expert has a list of states working to add speed differentials. Two states may eliminate them.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, UPDATED: Speed limit changes approved, pursued in seven states.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Mark Reddig and Mary McKenna keep you in the know with today’s Bulletin Board.
Segment 4
And Jay Grimes with OOIDA’s Washington D.C. Office joins Mary McKenna to discuss the thousands of structurally-deficient bridges in America and how they fit into pending infrastructure plans.
- 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.
