SB 5200 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Finds that the creation of a heavy haul industrial corridor within port district property would dramatically improve the economy and efficiency of moving sealed ocean-going containers by allowing for permitted moves in excess of legal weight limits over relatively short distances.

Finds that the department of transportation has the expertise to analyze vehicle size and weight impacts on the infrastructure and determine the suitability of state highway segments to be heavy haul industrial corridors, set permitted weight limits within established parameters, and manage multijurisdictional agreements for maintenance and repair of the identified corridors.

Declares that the purpose of a heavy haul industrial corridor is to accommodate the movement of overweight sealed ocean-going containers over relatively short distances to complete transfer between ocean marine terminals and railheads.