Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman. I am proud to lend my full support to the chairman's bill to fund our transportation systems that are so vital to moving this country forward. Mr. Chairman, important needs of our industries and countless businesses in North Carolina are addressed by this legislation. First, a marginal increase in the length of twin trailers carrying freight over North Carolina's roads will allow more freight to be carried per trip, thus decreasing the number of trucks on the road. This modest change to 33 feet in length has a large impact on productivity. Slightly longer trailers improve stability because you have a longer wheelbase. More productivity means a slower growth rate of truck trips on our roads. With this change, there would be 6.6 million fewer truck trips per year; and, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's data, it would prevent at least 912 highway accidents every year. Mr. Chairman, I think it is important to note that the North Carolina Troopers Association is focused on supporting policies that promote safety and improve law enforcement in the State of North Carolina and across this country. They support modernizing freight transportation regulations to allow for 33 feet in length. Mr. Chairman, I submit for the Record their letter in support of this change. May 6, 2015. Secretary Anthony Foxx, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC.…”