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Washington DOT Releases Truck Parking Report

There isn't enough parking in Washington State, according to a survey done by the state Department of Transportation

by Staff
May 8, 2008
2 min to read


There isn't enough parking in Washington State, according to a survey done by the state Department of Transportation.


The Washington State Department of Transportation surveyed more than 450 truck drivers and nearly 100 trucking companies to get feedback on truck parking in Washington. Overwhelmingly, the industry reported a dearth of safe parking. WSDOT will use the feedback to improve truck parking along the major truck corridors of I-5, I-90, and I-82.

"The state is taking this as a first step in developing innovative ways to provide more parking for the tucking industry," said Dale Tabat, WSDOT Truck Freight Programs and Policy Manager. "We received a tremendous response from the trucking industry and the feedback is helping us identify priorities for parking locations and services."

The DOT heard from 473 truck drivers and 99 trucking companies. Highlights of the survey results include:
• 95 percent reported overcrowding as the major barrier to using existing truck parking
• The top three places truck drivers and companies want additional truck parking are Seattle, Tacoma, and Federal Way.
• The trucking industry would also like to see expanded chaining areas on both sides of I-90 on Snoqualmie Pass.
• The top five parking amenities wanted are: easy access to the Interstate, rest rooms, paved lots, separate truck parking, and lighting.

WSDOT notes that mproving truck parking would improve roadway safety by providing truck drivers a safe and legal place to park as they become fatigued.

WSDOT will use the survey responses, and the results of a 2005 parking study, to make truck parking improvements, make investment decisions on additional parking, and to explore partnerships with other agencies and private commercial truck stop operators.

WSDOT's Truck Parking Study is available at www.wsdot.wa.gov/freight/publications.

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