MARSHALL BULLOCK II
THE SENATE STATE OF MICHIGAN
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7918
FAX: (517) 373-5227
sanmbulll|ock@senale.rmnichigan.gov
Dear Governor Whitmer,
It has come to our
attention that the state is reviewing a decision by the administration of Governor
Snyder regarding the routing of certain materials, primarily gasoliinte, in Wayne County. We are also informed that a technical report issued, by the Michigan Departmelnt of Transportation (MDOT) in 2012
recommended that these materials be allowed transport across thee Ambassador Bridge, as allowed at the two other international’bridges in Michigan. Two satfety considerations are recommended to be observed:
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1. Escort vehicles utilized during transport across the bridge
2. Vehicles crossing the bridge may be subject to additional reestrictions by the state and/or government including, but not limited to, restricting the tinme of day allowed for crossing
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We believe it is in the best interest of our state to implement MDO‘T’s 2012 recommended based on the following factors:
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1. During the 58 years that these materials have been allowecd transport Water Bridge, no life-threatening incidents have occu’rred
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2. These materials are currently trucked through our communities as they are transported
between Canada and Detroit, adding additional risk and ha:zard to residents along these routes
3. MDOT plans to allow these materials to be transported over the planned Gordie Howe Bridge
Science, facts, and public safety considerations should guide this decision. We encourage MDOT to proceed to a period of public comment with al“i due expedience. Thh‘ank you for your consideration.