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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | September 20, 2023 01:19 PM |
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| From: | Representative Doyle Heffley |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Joint State Government Commission Truck Parking Study |
| Pennsylvania is grappling with a shortage of truck parking, which poses challenges to the state's thriving trucking industry. The industry is projected to experience substantial growth in the future. The demand for truck parking has surged due to various factors, including population growth, economic markets, and the escalating volume of imports. Further, warehousing and distribution centers located in key areas such as Harrisburg, York, and Allentown play a pivotal role in augmenting the number of trucks on the road and generating significant economic benefits for the state. However, the supply of truck parking has failed to keep pace with the escalating demand, leading to a widespread shortage of truck parking across Pennsylvania. This predicament is further compounded by several other factors, including facility types, enforcement of highway safety laws, idling restrictions, and federal truck driver hours-of-service regulations. These factors collectively contribute to the complex truck parking dilemma. To address this issue effectively, I am introducing a resolution to direct the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a thorough and comprehensive study of truck parking in Pennsylvania. The study aims to provide recommendations for achieving adequate truck parking across the state. By taking proactive measures and implementing strategic initiatives, Pennsylvania can overcome the truck parking shortage and ensure safe transportation and truck parking practices throughout the Commonwealth. Please join me in supporting this effort. |
Introduced as HR236