Sec. 2. Plan goal. Resolved: That the goal of the plan developed pursuant to section 1 is to reduce negative effects of heavyweight trucks on road maintenance, public safety and community character, with emphasis on the Route 9 corridor from Augusta to Bangor, until the 80,000-pound weight limit on Interstate 95 is raised; and be it further

Sec. 3. Plan strategies. Resolved: That in developing the plan the committee shall consider a number of management strategies, including but not limited to:

1. Limiting all through-traffic heavyweight trucks to certain state highways, or restricting the hours during which trucks may operate, in order to reduce community disruptions, improve public safety and reduce or eliminate truck traffic that bisects important natural habitat areas designated by the Department of Conservation; and

2. Increasing penalties for heavyweight trucks that violate traffic laws; and be it further

Sec. 4. Report. Resolved: That the committee shall present the completed plan to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation for review and comment by February 1, 2006.

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to establish a committee within the department to develop a management plan for heavyweight trucks traveling on Maine roads north of Augusta due to the 80,000-pound weight limit on Interstate 95.