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U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 2014-2018
Since spring of this year the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been working on their strategic plan for 2014 to 2018. USDOT is inviting organizations and individuals with an interest in the Department’s role in improving the Nation’s transportation system to comment on the initial draft, the deadline for submissions is September 10, 2013. The Department will review each idea and suggestion that is submitted and summarize how they used your feedback in the final version.
You can view the draft for th U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 20214-2018 and register to submit comments and suggestions at the following website, http://dotstrategicplan.ideascale.com/.
U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 2014-2018
Since spring of this year the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been working on their strategic plan for 2014 to 2018. USDOT is inviting organizations and individuals with an interest in the Department’s role in improving the Nation’s transportation system to comment on the initial draft, the deadline for submissions is September 10, 2013. The Department will review each idea and suggestion that is submitted and summarize how they used your feedback in the final version.
You can view the draft for th U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 20214-2018 and register to submit comments and suggestions at the following website, http://dotstrategicplan.ideascale.com/.
Changes to Bridge Weight Limits in Pennsylvania
Starting August 26, 2013 there will be additions/increases to weight restrictions to around 1,000 structurally deficient bridges in Pennsylvania. The authorization came from Pennsylvania DOT Secretary Barry Schoch, who stated the changes must be made because of legislative inaction this past June on transportation funding that left the department’s future resources in question. By reducing the weight traveling on the bridges the department hopes to slow down the deterioration of the bridges and preserve safety. There will be approximately 530 state-owned and 470 locally-owned bridges that will have changes to their weight restrictions.
Pennsylvania has the third largest number of bridges in the nation, 25,000 state-owned, but leads the nation in the number of bridges classified as “structurally deficient”. The average age of bridges in Pennsylvania is over 50 years old. The state ranks 35th in the nation with the percent of bridges that are posted or closed, but after the new weight restrictions are put in place it will rank 27th in the nation.
To learn more about Pennsylvania bridges and for a list of changes to bridge restriction visit the PennDOT website, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/.
Changes to Bridge Weight Limits in Pennsylvania
Starting August 26, 2013 there will be additions/increases to weight restrictions to around 1,000 structurally deficient bridges in Pennsylvania. The authorization came from Pennsylvania DOT Secretary Barry Schoch, who stated the changes must be made because of legislative inaction this past June on transportation funding that left the department’s future resources in question. By reducing the weight traveling on the bridges the department hopes to slow down the deterioration of the bridges and preserve safety. There will be approximately 530 state-owned and 470 locally-owned bridges that will have changes to their weight restrictions.
Pennsylvania has the third largest number of bridges in the nation, 25,000 state-owned, but leads the nation in the number of bridges classified as “structurally deficient”. The average age of bridges in Pennsylvania is over 50 years old. The state ranks 35th in the nation with the percent of bridges that are posted or closed, but after the new weight restrictions are put in place it will rank 27th in the nation.
To learn more about Pennsylvania bridges and for a list of changes to bridge restriction visit the PennDOT website, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/.
Average Diesel Fuel Price Up One Cent
The nationl average diesel fuel price increased one cent from last week to $3.91 per gallon according to the EIA’s Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Update for August 26, 2013. Both the Midwest and West Coast regions had a two cent price increase, the average price per gallon in the increased to $3.77 in the Midwest and $4.07 on the West Coast. The average price per gallon of diesel fuel in the remaining three regions, the Gulf Coast, Rocky Mountain and East Coast, increased by one penny. The average price per gallon increased to $3.83 on the Gulf Coast, $3.93 in the Rocky Mountain region and $3.92 on the East Coast.
Average Diesel Fuel Price Up One Cent
The nationl average diesel fuel price increased one cent from last week to $3.91 per gallon according to the EIA’s Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Update for August 26, 2013. Both the Midwest and West Coast regions had a two cent price increase, the average price per gallon in the increased to $3.77 in the Midwest and $4.07 on the West Coast. The average price per gallon of diesel fuel in the remaining three regions, the Gulf Coast, Rocky Mountain and East Coast, increased by one penny. The average price per gallon increased to $3.83 on the Gulf Coast, $3.93 in the Rocky Mountain region and $3.92 on the East Coast.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Richard J. Corman, the founder of R.J. Corman Railroad Group. Mr. Corman passed away August 23, 2013 after a long battle with multiple myeloma.
You can view Mr. Corman’s full obituary at the Hager & Cundiff funeral home website, http://www.hagerandcundifffunerals.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/527601/obit/Richard-RJ-Jay-Corman.
Rail Traffic Update: Aug. 17
In the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released August 22, 2013 the AAR reported for the week ending August 17th carload volume was up 0.5 percent compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent. Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2 percent compared with the same week in 2012.
Carload volume for the first 33 weeks of 2013 was down 1.2 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent. For the first 33 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 0.9 percent from last year. Read More
Rail Traffic Update: Aug. 17
In the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released August 22, 2013 the AAR reported for the week ending August 17th carload volume was up 0.5 percent compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent. Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2 percent compared with the same week in 2012.
Carload volume for the first 33 weeks of 2013 was down 1.2 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent. For the first 33 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 0.9 percent from last year. Read More
