Truck Size, Weight and Route Regulation in Illinois. Presented to TRF Chicago Chapter By Larry Wilson, Wilson Consulting July, 2005

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1 Truck Size, Weight and Route Regulation in Illinois Presented to TRF Chicago Chapter By Larry Wilson, Wilson Consulting July, 2005

2 Outline Chicago Metropolis 2020 Freight Plan Elements of Truck Regulation Illinois Provisions Comparison with Border States Implications of Illinois Truck Regulations Truck Policy Recommendations Future Research Needs

3 Chicago Metropolis 2020 Created by the Commercial Club of Chicago Mission: ensure that the Chicago region is one of the places in the world where people most want to work and live. Policy areas include: Transportation and Land Use Early Childhood Education Housing Justice and Violence Regional Learning

4 The Metropolis Freight Plan: Delivering the Goods Published in December 2004 Summary Report highlights key findings Technical Report describes analysis, findings and recommendations in more detail Map atlas also available Copies here or reference at Metropolis web site

5 Freight Plan Key Findings Create Regional Policy Board Develop coordinated strategies for protecting industrial lands well served by freight and transit (aka Freight Centers) Create a rational, efficient freight road network Adopt user fees and variable pricing for the region s roadways Complete the CREATE Program for rail infrastructure improvement

6 Freight Plan Truck-Specific Recommendations Correct the truck route tollway mismatch Improve arterials Fill in gaps in the 80K/8 6 truck routes network in NE Illinois Develop a comprehensive centralized source of trucking information Create new mechanisms for collaborative local truck route planning

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9 Elements of truck regulation: Routes Size (width, total length, trailer length(s), height) Axle loadings/bridge formula Gross weight Local access Road and bridge weight limits Length too complicated to easily compare All citations are from IL Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5, section numbers only shown

10 Illinois Truck Routes ( ) Three classes: I, II, III Class I: limited access divided highways Class II: non-interstates with same weight and size restrictions Class III also permits 80K lbs. but further limits vehicle width and total length The government unit controlling the road designates it.

11 Illinois Size and Weight Provisions Size for 5 axle tractorsemitrailer vehicles: Width: 8 6 Class I and II, otherwise, 8 ( (a), (e)) Height: 13 6, all (15-103) Length: No limit for Class I and II, otherwise limited to 65 on Class III and state highways, and 55 on local streets and roads. (15-107)

12 Illinois Axle and Gross Weight limits Axle limits (15-111) (f) Derived from the Federal Bridge Formula Specifies gross weights for a vehicle based on number of axles and axle spacing (or bridge ) Applicable on all roads Gross Weight restrictions 73,280 lbs. on any road not designated as a truck route ( (b)) 80K lbs. on Class I, II, III truck routes ( (f))

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14 IL Local Access Provisions Purpose Allow truckers to travel off designated Class I, II, III routes for food, fuel, rest, repairs, loading or unloading 80K lb/8 6 wide access rules: 1 highway mile allowed from any interstate interchange all roads, full size and weight unless posted(15-111(f-2)(1)/15-102(e-1)(3)) 5 highway miles from a designated route on any State or locally designated highway (15-111(f-2)(2)/15-102(e-1)(4))

15 IL Local Access - Continued 73,280/8 6 access from any designated truck route: 5 highway miles on any county, township, or municipal highway for loading or unloading only (15-111(f-1)(1)/15-102(e-1)(1) 1 highway mile on any county or township highway (15-111(f-1)(2)/15-102(e-1)(2) Can t use as a thoroughfare between designated truck routes Counties and municipalities can also designate their own local access rules

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17 Road and bridge weight limits IL Government units can restrict bridge or roadway weight limits based on structural conditions, safety, etc. These may be permanent or temporary

18 Comparison with adjacent states Indiana Iowa Kentucky Michigan Missouri Wisconsin Gross weight Size Only < standard interstate limits) Routes Local access

19 Indiana Truck weight: 80K unless locally designated, 90K on Indiana Toll Road Truck routes: Extra Heavy Duty Roads allow gross weight of 134K Local Access Rules: Only exist at local level

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21 Iowa Truck weight: 80K unless locally restricted Truck routes: N/A Local Access Rules: Only exist at local level.

22 Kentucky Truck weight: Varies by road type up to 80K, else 36K Truck routes: Weight: AAA 80K; AA 62K; A 44K Width: 102 on Interstate/National Transportation Network roads only Local Access: 15 miles from any interchange on state roads for 80K.

23 Kentucky 80K lb. routes (darker blue) Kentucky 102 wide routes (blue and green)

24 Michigan Truck weight: Bridge formula 80,000 on interstates Red roads (seasonal weight reduction) Truck width 8 6 Truck routes: Four classes of roads: Green, Gold, Black, Red. Local Access Rules: Only exist at local level.

25 Missouri Truck Weight: 80K except for load restricted bridges or highway segments Truck Routes: Designated roads for 8 6 width include interstates and U.S. numbered highways. Local Access Rules: 10 miles from interstate or designated roads for 8 6 width

26 Wisconsin Truck Weight: State: 80K for Class A; within A, Class I and II -- reduced springtime weights on Class II Class B (county/local) = 60% of Class A axle weights, seasonal reductions also allowed Truck Routes: All roads are Class A unless the controlling government unit designates them as class B. Local Access Rules: 80K trucks are allowed full access to Class B roads for pickups and deliveries.

27 Truck Regulations Table WI MO MI KY IA IN IL Allows at least 80,000 lb. default weight (excl seasonal reductions & local restrictions) Allows 8 6 default width Has road/truck route designations Has state level local access rules for 80,000 lb access Has state level local access rules for 8 6 wide truck access

28 Comparison Findings: Truck weights 5 of 7 states have a default heavy truck weight of 80K unless locally restricted MI and WI allow seasonal reductions Others vary weights by class of road Truck width: 4 states allow default 8 6 wide Truck Routes All but IA have a designated route system for size or weight restrictions. IL and KY have lower default weights for undesignated roads.

29 Comparison Findings (2) Local access rules All states allow local governments to establish State local access rules heavy trucks IL: 1 and 5 mile rules for two weight classes WI: local access for loading and unloading on all roads KY: 15 miles from interstate or turnpike State local access rules wide trucks (8 6 ) MO: 10 miles from interstate/designated hwys IL: 1 and 5 mile rules for two weight classes

30 Economic implications IL and KY are the only states with significant weight and width restrictions to portions of their statewide networks Increased shipping costs to businesses Increased VHT/VMT vs. full 80,000 lb. access Reduced attractiveness to new business Isolated industrial lands may not be served May cause inadvertent violations

31 Research/Modeling Implications Traditional freight modeling can t properly treat truck routes/movements Difficult to assemble IL truck route information Available flow data does not distinguish between weights and widths 1 mile rule might be easiest to tackle Disaggregate records with geocoded O/D might be useful to study impacts Carrier or major shipper dataset Actual vehicle type would be needed

32 Policy Implications for IL One stop information for all jurisdictions would make IL easier to navigate Local governments and IDOT should work hard to assure that all industrial/large commercial zoned lands have full access Long term goal should be to improve and designate roads in order to reduce VHT/VMT: Due to additional trucks needed Due to circuitous routings

33 Policy Implications for IL (2) Ultimate desirable goal should be to achieve an 80,000 lb./8 6 default for IL Local restrictions allowed Local access for pickup and delivery required Costs could be quite high need models capable of studying this

34 Future Research Needs Models to help evaluate the best truck regulatory policies. Are sensitive to truck route designations and local access rules Includes economic impact analysis Can factor in costs of pavement wear and environmental impacts Compilation of truck route and access rules from all levels of government Impact analysis of other state s changes