FHWA launches updated Jason’s Law truck parking survey
The Federal Highway Administration has launched its updated truck parking survey. Responses are due by Feb. 27.
The survey of truck parking capacity is congressionally mandated under the Jason’s Law provision in the 2012 highway funding law, known as MAP-21. It was named for Jason Rivenburg, a trucker who was robbed and killed while parked at an unsafe location after being turned away when he arrived early for a delivery.
The survey helps assess states’ capacity to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate transportation. The results will help advocacy efforts for additional federal and state funding. Walt Satterfield at FHWA’s Office of Freight Management and Operations is overseeing the survey.
FWHA has conducted nationwide surveys twice since Jason’s Law passed. In the 2019 survey, 98% of the nearly 12,000 drivers participating reported difficulty finding safe parking, and 75% reported the problem at least weekly. The agency concluded that shortages exist at all times of day, week, and year, but mostly overnight and on weekdays.
FHWA has set up separate surveys for carriers and drivers.
DOT seeking public input on strategic plan
The U.S. Department of Transportation is also seeking public input for its updated Research, Development, and Technology strategic plan.
DOT said key areas being explored include trends shaping the future of transportation, developing national standards, and how to accelerate the deployment of research outcomes. Comments are being accepted until Feb. 12.
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Why not make the truck manufacturers part of the solution by making them open up truck stops and maintenance shops along national highways. I mean they want to sell million dollars trucks make them do their part.