Criterion Details

PD-13.1a

1

No-idling policy and signage (no-idling policy within certain parameters, such as outside air temperature)

• Implementation and appropriate number consistent with project setting

PD-13.1b

1

Construct new rest area or rest stop, or expand existing rest area or rest stop

• Provides a significant number of new truck parking spots at or within a reasonable distance to a rest area
• Region near proposed rest area experiences extensive interstate shoulder, interchange shoulder, and/or off-road, non-assigned parking by tractor-trailers

PD-13.1c

2

Safety improvements specifically for freight (e.g., additional safety signage, speed warnings systems for hills, other intelligent transportation system solutions)

• Implementation and appropriate number consistent with project setting
• Meet requirements in the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Streets and Highways¹ such that there are no height, weight, or turning radius restrictions for freight vehicles

PD-13.1d

2

Physical or otherwise constructed grade,  alignment, or other design adjustments for truck safety, mobility, and the reduction of freight-related noise

• Implementation and appropriate number consistent with project setting
• Include railroad overpass clearance improvements for rail links targeted for freight mobility (i.e., do not preclude rail double stack clearance)
• Pullout areas for snow chain-up

PD-13.1e

3

Construct new dedicated truck delivery parking areas or repurpose an existing parking area for truck delivery-only.

• Speeds 35 miles per hour or less (local traffic)
• Accommodate 40-foot delivery trucks; design can be for smaller delivery trucks if appropriate based on nearby businesses
• Accessible within the project site (i.e., located in a parking lane on a local street)
• Financed with project budget
• Appropriate signage (type and number) within project area

PD-13.1f

3

Automated Weigh-In-Motion stations

• Accessible within the project site (i.e., located along the right-of-way), or in close proximity to the roadway

PD-13.1g

3

Increase transportation efficiencies for moving freight through features such as dedicated rail or intermodal facilities.

• Include features that promote the reduction of traditional truck traffic on the roadway system, grade separated crossings, rail line connections, and dedicated freight connector roadways.
• Ensure connections between intermodal freight facilities (rail, water port, airport) and nearby highways have sufficient capacity, minimize distance and incompatible, adjacent land uses to the greatest degree possible, and are appropriately designed and maintained

PD-13.1h

4

Virtual Weigh-In-Motion stations

• Accessible within the project site (i.e., located along the right-of-way)
• Within close proximity to the roadway project right-of-way

PD-13.1i

4

Construct a new electrified rest stop or electrify an existing rest stop

• Minimum five electric hookups per stop.
• Accessible within the project site (i.e., located at a highway exit)
• Within close proximity to the roadway project right-of-way.

PD-13.1j

5

Construct a new or convert an existing mixed-traffic lane to a truck-only lane

• Minimum density of 10% truck traffic (Hansen et al., 2008)
• Minimum volume of 1300 trucks per hour per lane (Hansen et al., 2008)