A recent report highlights a significant drop in overweight trucks on the BQE due to weigh-in-motion technology, with a 60% reduction observed since fall 2023. Previously averaging 7,920 overweight trucks daily, the number has fallen to about 3,041 monthly. This technology aims to extend the lifespan of the aging structure by preventing damage from heavy trucks. The initiative is currently limited to the Queens-bound lanes, with future plans for Staten Island-bound implementation. As this data-driven program faces expiration, key stakeholders are advocating for its extension.
The installation of weigh-in-motion technology on the BQE has resulted in a dramatic 60% reduction in overweight truck traffic, extending the lifespan of the aging structure.
Before the technology was implemented, 7,920 overweight trucks crossed the roadway daily, now reduced to approximately 3,041 per month since its activation.
Councilmember Lincoln Restler expressed satisfaction with the decrease in illegal truck traffic, emphasizing that it is crucial for the longevity of the triple cantilever.
DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is advocating for the continuation of weigh-in-motion technology as its current authorization nears expiration this year.
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