RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE a position of "Support" for the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks initiative opposing increases in truck length and weight, and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter communicating the County's position.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) approached the County with a request that we support their effort to oppose increases in truck length and weight. These increases are being considered by the federal Department of Transportation. There are numerous studies and statistics that provide a reasonable rationale for the opposition (Attached:CSAC Ltr to Asm Trans Re Freight Reccos.pdf: "Heavier and Longer Trucks...").
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