AGENDA DATE: 11/7/2018
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Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 676) Through-Truck Restrictions
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request for Through-truck restrictions on Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 676)
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Graham, Gast-Bray, Benish, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On October 10, 2018, the Board of Supervisors held a Public Hearing on the proposal to restrict through-truck traffic on Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 678). After considering the public comment and available information, the Board directed staff to come back to the November 7, 2018 meeting with information and Resolutions to request that the Commonwealth Transportation Board set a restriction on the subject roads for Through Tractor Trailers. Attachment A provides the Executive Summary and accompanying information from the October 10, 2017 Public Hearing.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Rural Area Character: Preserve the character of rural life with thriving farms and forests, traditional crossroad communities, and protected scenic areas, historic sites, and biodiversity
DISCUSSION: The Board expressed interest in requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board restrict Through Tractor Trailers on both Owensville Road and Miller School Road. According to the Federal Highways Administration a Tractor Truck is defined as "a non-cargo-carrying power unit used in combination with a semitrailer (or trailer)." Further, a Tractor Trailer is a Tractor Truck with a trailer or semi-trailer connected. Under the proposed restriction, Tractor Trucks would be able to travel these roads if they do not have a trailer or semi-trailer connected. Tractor Trailers are distinguished from pickup trucks, which are considered straight trucks and would be allowed with a trailer o...
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