Congress has already taken steps to increase maximum allowable truck weight, but county leaders should be sounding the alarm about what that can mean for their roads and bridges.
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January 23, 2025

Heavier truck proposals in Congress threaten county bridges

Congress has already taken steps to increase maximum allowable truck weight, but county leaders should be sounding the alarm about what that can mean for their roads and bridges.

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Trail systems offer transportation network alternatives

Multiuse trail systems rank among top county amenities, offering leisure opportunities and a transportation alternative that can divert traffic from road networks.

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Podcast: Heavier truck proposals in Congress threaten county bridges

Johnson County, Texas Commissioner Rick Bailey spent 35 years in the trucking industry prior to running for office, and he offers two perspectives to the County News Podcast on the issue backed by his experience, but there’s no reason to save the surprise — he doesn’t approve of proposals to increase the weight limit on trucks.

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