A Review of Issues Related to Harmonizing Dimensional Transport Requirements in the Northeast
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A Review of Issues Related to Harmonizing
Dimensional Transport Requirements
in the Northeast
Prepared for the
Northeast Manufactured Housing AssociationBy Maine Tomorrow, Hallowell, Maine
June 9, 2010
AASHTO SCOHT
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What if the eleven northeast states were one jurisdiction?
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Goal StatementIt is the goal of the Northeast Manufactured Housing Association (NEMHA) to harmonize the laws, rules and practices governing the transport of manufactured/modular homes throughout the northeast.
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Goal StatementThe association seeks uniform regulation that is consistently interpreted and administered to optimize consumer access to affordable housing while enhancing consumer choice as to models and price.
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ObjectivesTo set the allowable manufactured/modular home length at not to exceed 80’ and not regulate overall vehicle length.
To set the allowable overall height limit at 14’-6”.
To set the allowable width limit at 16’.
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ObjectivesTo encourage rough comparability in fees among jurisdictions consistent with the fees charged by the majority of jurisdictions.
To not require a police escort if within the above dimensional limits.
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Accomplishmentsto Date
Draft MOU prepared with agreement on:◦Envelope vehicle – 16’ W by 80’/110’ L
◦Hours of Operation – 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
◦Total travel time from PA to Maine◦of no more than 2 days.
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Initial Focus of Modular and Manufactured HousingEnvelope Vehicle:
16’ Wide x 110’ LongLegal Height: 13-6We want: 14-6
Days/hours of operationDefined corridor routesEscort requirements and escort
vehicles
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Manufactured Housing Load Movements in the Northeast
Draft Memorandum of Understanding
May 8th, 2007 Version
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Draft MOU on Manufactured Housing Movements in the
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The Manufactured Housing and Modular Housing Industry appreciates the opportunity to work as part of this group working toward a solution acceptable to all parties.
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Draft MOU on Manufactured Housing Movements in the Northeast________________________________ The Draft MOU Resulted from
State Industry Representatives Working in Consultation with NYSDOT and FHWA-HOFM;
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Draft MOU on Manufactured Housing Movements in the
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The MOU does not Represent Industry Preferences; it was prepared with an intent to reflect agreements achieved by this group to date.
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Draft MOU on Manufactured Housing Movements in the
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The Draft MOU that was shared is not seen as complete; it is a starting point toward an executable agreement between the industry and the eight northeast States;
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Draft MOU on Manufactured Housing Movements in the Northeast_____________________________________________________________
Two dimensions have been resolved:Overall Length of 110’; Load Length of 80’
Overall Load Width of 16’; That Is All Production Is Set Up To Produce;
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Draft MOU on Manufactured Housing Movements in the Northeast
______________________________ Establish Primary routes including
mapping
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ECONOMIC INPACT
_________________________ Moving a home into or out of New England can add additional shipping costs of $5,000 to $10,000 per home
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FHWA’s Role The findings contained in the 2003
“Harmonization Report” pointed out a regional freight mobility issue with –
◦Safety Implications: loads were standing down awaiting permission to proceed affecting safe highway operations;
◦Freight Mobility Implications: Products were not moving efficiently on regional roadway network.
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FHWA’s RoleFHWA acted to –
◦Bring State Permit Officials together;
◦Bring Industry Reps with State Permit Officials;
◦Supported a Continued Dialogue and Interest toward Working on this Issue;
◦Invested in a Study designed to Support the MOU being Formulated.
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Manufactured Housing Mobility StudyWorking with the Proposed Draft MOU, it
was apparent, more study was needed –
◦The “Harmonization Study” Appendices needed to be updated;
◦The routes used to transport product needed to be clearly identified;
◦The height clearances on the “primary routes” needed to be evaluated.
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Manufactured Housing Mobility StudyFHWA has contracted with SAIC to
complete a Study that will –
◦Update Appendices of 2003 Harmonization Report
◦Identify Primary Routes-Map Results
◦Conduct Load Height Survey◦Identify Barriers to 2-Day Movements
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Study Project PlanIncluded in the Study’s Scope is –
◦Identification of State Contacts-DOT;◦Identify changes any to State
requirements since 2003;◦Identify the Primary Routes used to
move loads;◦Identify Primary Carriers;◦Identify Alternative Routes
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Study Project Plan Meetings with State officials are
currently being scheduled; discussions will focus on:◦Clarification on Responses Provided
on ◦Identification of Barriers to a 2-day
movement and possible alternatives will be identified;
◦Verification of Height Restrictions on “Primary Transport Routes”
A Final Report will be Produced.
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Value to FHWAFHWA Leadership views this
initiative as an example of how to approach regional transport mobility issues.
Outside the Scope of the Study, FHWA intends to Develop a template that could be used to deal with other transport mobility issues.
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Questions?Contacts –
Tom Kearney, FHWAProject Manager(518) 431-4125 ext. [email protected]
Paul Sullivan, SAICPrincipal Investigator(703) [email protected]
Ken Dodge, NYSDOTState DOT Project Partner(518) [email protected]