RedheadedCigarWoman

My love and passion for cigars has driven me to develop this Twitter page to try and help other women develop the same love and passion for cigars.

[CABT @NoBiggerTrucks]

At a recent House T&I Cmte hearing on roadway safety, Rep. Jerrold Nadler highlighted a CABT study showing 72k+ local bridges are at risk from 91,000-lb trucks—costing $60B+ to fix. NACo's James Willox stressed: “Bridges aren’t built for that weight.” More in @Land_Line_Mag:

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Hamburg Township in Michigan has adopted a resolution opposing increases to truck size and weight. Read more here:

#nobiggertrucks

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CABT’s updated study finds that allowing heavier semi-trucks on highways could cost taxpayers up to $98.5 billion in local bridge replacement costs. Read more:
https://t.co/irqFmJoWlW

[CABT @NoBiggerTrucks]

“The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks said that the weight increase would have devastating effects on local bridges across the nation.” #nobiggertrucks

Read more in @Land_Line_Mag:

https://t.co/QWf2MvT4bb

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Proud to host 9️⃣supporters on Capitol Hill last week: Law enforcement, first responders & local leaders from CA, CO, IL, MI, MN, OH, PA & TX. Across 80 mtgs, they delivered a clear message: 91k lb trucks = more crashes, failing bridges and ⬆️ taxpayer costs. #nobiggertrucks

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Kevan Stone, CEO and Executive Director of the National Association of County Engineers penned an op-ed on local government’s perspective of rising local bridge replacement costs discovered by the 2025 CABT Local Bridge Study update:

https://t.co/3KrIt22Fff

@EngineersNACE

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Kevan Stone, CEO and Executive Director of @EngineersNACE writes in @InsideSourcesDC that raising federal truck weight limits could put over 82,000 local bridges at risk, requiring replacement with an estimated cost that could approach $100 billion.
https://t.co/HlquXme7He

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Martha Guerrero, Mayor of West Sacramento, CA, writes in opposition to heavier truck proposals, citing concerns for safety and local infrastructure conditions in an op-ed to the @sacbee_news. Read more:
https://t.co/qFVH2Ze6iY

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This #NationalPoliceWeek, CABT remembers those who sacrificed their lives serving our communities as we stand with law enforcement against heavier, longer trucks. Safer roads save lives. #Nobiggertrucks
https://t.co/t6jN8jQThS

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Watch and read more from @KTVOTV: https://t.co/nxpv9THbe4

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@kirksvillecity, MO “…supports the efforts of CABT to educate the public and policymakers about the safety, environmental, financial, and infrastructure - related risks associated with bigger trucks.” Read the Resolution here: https://t.co/qKwhNhwyjs

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The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks and our partners are educating lawmakers year-round about the dangers and costs posed by bigger truck configurations. #nobiggertrucks

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CABT’s June fly-in brought local officials & law enforcement to DC for 70+ meetings across 13 states. As Congress advances the Surface Transportation & yearly Appropriations bills 🚛💲, we’re pushing back against bigger truck proposals.

CABT Press Release 🗞️ https://t.co/y77jzOo6my #NoBiggerTrucks

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📲️New video! Bigger trucks mean more crashes, more road damage, and more taxpayer costs 🛣 💰

The risks aren’t worth it. Watch why CABT and local leaders across the country say NO to longer and heavier trucks✋🛑 Share to spread the word. #nobiggertrucks

[RedheadedCigarWoman @CigarWoman1]

@KirkHerbstreit Sounds like a great project to tag team with either @UTHSCMedicine or @VUMChealth.

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Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick advocates against efforts to increase truck size and weight on our nation’s highways, warning of the impact to infrastructure and the dangers posed to his fellow Texans and motorists across the country.

Read more here:

https://t.co/5xfXapBiHf

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“As chairman of the Tennessee General Assembly House Transportation Committee, I have major safety and infrastructure concerns about proposed federal legislation that would increase commercial truck size and weight on our nation's highways.” Read more:
https://t.co/ZiUYpA46Fe

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https://t.co/HjxdqOxgcp Don’t make Missouri and Kansas drivers guinea pigs in an experiment with heavier semis - @kansascitystar

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Opinion: Heavier trucks raise safety, infrastructure concerns

https://t.co/eKUDcVLfA5

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Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Opinion - Local public safety, infrastructure threatened by heavier truck legislation.

https://t.co/zBCtcM73zq