Council authorizes PennDOT LTAP study to consider truck‑length restrictions on problematic streets
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After residents reported tractor‑trailers getting stuck on neighborhood streets, Lock Haven council authorized an engineering study via PennDOT's LTAP program to evaluate length‑based restrictions and turning‑radius issues; staff will share prior studies with the engineers.
Lock Haven city council voted to authorize an engineering study through PennDOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) to evaluate length‑based truck restrictions on steep and narrow neighborhood streets.
Staff said the study will focus on length restrictions (not weight restrictions) under state vehicle code guidance and will examine problem streets — particularly parts of the city’s hill district — where large vehicles have difficulty turning. The engineering work will consider turning radii and recommend whether length restrictions are warranted or whether other measures are preferable.
Residents described frequent incidents in which tractor‑trailers become stuck on local streets. Michael Kloss, a resident of South Island Avenue, raised questions about the application of an existing study for Third Avenue and whether it could justify exempting shorter trucks.
Council modified a motion to include forwarding prior traffic study materials to the engineers for review. Council approved the motion and directed staff to continue the study and report back with recommendations.
The study is intended to provide evidence for signage, enforcement or code changes and to limit the cost exposure to the city by using PennDOT’s LTAP resource.