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NARVE
The
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is set to vote on
the House Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill (SAFETEA-LU) as
early as Thursday, February 2, 2012. This legislation would allow for
"an increase in truck size and weights at the option of the states".
That would give states the authority to increase truck weight limits by
8.5 tons or 17,000 pounds. Single trucks could be topping out at a
heavier 97,000-pounds, and some states will be allowed to permit
"triple-trucks", meaning a cab with three (3) trailers @ 33' each. This
legislation would also divert massive amounts of freight "from the railroads to
the highways", and it would mean larger subsidies from the government
for a select group of big companies and the trucking industry. Congress
needs to be reminded that in FY2010, highway spending cost the
government over $40 billion, and that's more than Amtrak received in
over 40 years! This proposal doesn't make sense as trucking
contributes less than one-third of the vaunted National Highway Trust
Fund, yet a standard 18-wheeler operating at its' maximum legal gross
weight inflicts pavement damage to be statistically equivalent to 9,600
automobiles (AASHTO). This is a bad and unsafe idea!
Please
contact Congress, tell them to oppose this legislation that will add to
the damage of our roads and bridges, and cause more accidents on our
congested highways. Tell them you do not want to drive next to these
monsters on our freeways, and insist that they vote for safety first.
We are using the link below from GoRail (see below) or you can call using NARVRE's toll-free numbers 1-800-877-668-3864 or 800-668-3866 to reach Congress. Any
of the links offered by the freight railroads or rail labor are fine to
use also, as this is a major collaborative effort, working together to
flood the Congress with calls and emails.
Here’s the link to the GoRail: http://www.capitolconnect.com/Gorail2/ You will be directed to an information email which you can edit with your own words if you wish.
National Association of Retired &
Veteran Railroad Employees
102 S Williams St., Suite B
Moberly, MO 65270-3430
• NARVRE was founded nearly 74 years ago to protect the rights of railroad retirees as granted by the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937. Since that time NARVRE has
fought numerous battles against government encroachment and the dismantling of our railroad retirement system.
• NARVRE is the only Federally Chartered Organization whose sole purpose is the protection and preservation of the Railroad Retirement System.
• NARVRE exists for you, retired or current railway workers, your spouse, widows and widowers.
• NARVRE members from over 160 Units covering all 50 states nationwide meet regularly through the year in enjoyable settings, forging friendships and solidarity.
• NARVRE brings together railroad retirees, veterans and current railroaders on issues related to their rights as granted by the Railroad Retirement Act.
• NARVRE is a non-profit organization dependent upon your financial support and involvement.
What does NARVRE offer?
• NARVRE represents your interests in Washington by protecting and preserving your railroad retirement benefits.
• NARVRE will represent you personally, when necessary, on issues related to your retirement benefits, without conflict of interest. Your retirement benefits are our
sole reason for being.
• NARVRE was will keep you informed of any developments affecting your railroad retirement benefits through its legislative representatives and monthly NARVRE NEWSLETTER.
• NARVRE will provide information that will be useful to current railway employees, veteran railway employees as well as to retired employees.
• NARVRE will provide a venue, through unit meetings, for you to air retirement concerns, whether you are a member of an active unit near your home or a member-at large.
• NARVRE will let you know to whom in Washington you should write and when in order to preserve your retirement benefits.
Printable Narvre Application
NARVRE Website