Original publication: SHSP Implementation Process Model, Supplement Number 1 – Case Studies; FHWA-SA-10-025; 2010 (PDF, 1MB)

Key Accomplishments

• Developed structure for enhanced collaboration on commercial vehicle issues.
• Increased discussion of truck safety issues to support the SHSP.
• Installed new infrastructure to increase truck regulatory enforcement.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) engineering staff and the State Police developed a commercial vehicle strategy team comprised of six individuals from each agency for enhanced communication and collaboration.

The catalyst for formation of the team was a professionally facilitated three-day meeting during which participants discussed organizational and operational challenges and the need for a new approach. During this initial meeting, the concept of the Commercial Vehicle Strategy Team was generated, and the group developed a mission statement, goals, and defined a quarterly meeting structure.

On an ongoing basis, the team collaborates on truck size and weight and safety issues with a subcommittee dedicated to each. The subcommittees make recommendations to the Committee at large on improvements.

Results

As a result of input from the Strategy Team, MDOT has installed 15 new weigh stations and maintained and enhanced other stations previously targeted for closure. The State has installed wireless weigh-in-motion technology at 21 locations, and repairs and enhancements are being made to existing sites. MDOT has installed safe enforcement sites (pull-out stations) where trucks can be safely pulled over for size and weight inspections.

Contact:
Captain Robert Powers
Traffic Safety Division
Michigan State Police
517-336-6447
powersr@michigan.gov