Transcript Runaway Truck CatchNET System US Highway 16 West of Buffalo

-CatchNET System was
constructed in 2004.
-Used 6 times since
2004.
-Runaway CatchNET
System will bring you
safely to a stop similar to
an aircraft carrier
catching a plane.
- Designed to safely stop
a 90,000 lb load
traveling 90 mph.
15 Runaway CatchNET Systems in the world
6 in the United States
Williamstown, Mass
Avon, Conn
Buffalo, WY
3 in Hawaii
4 more in the design stages in the US
2 in Wyoming near the Tetons
2 in Nevada
Buffalo first one in the US with this high of capacity rated
at 90 miles an hour at 90,000 lbs
http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/06/highway-11-runawaytruck-ramp-now-open.html#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X70f0zzVENI
6 Trucks/RVs – No Injuries – Minimal Vehicle Damage
August 31, 2007 – 80,000 lb Truck – 40 mph – 5 nets
August 27, 2008 – 42,000 lb Truck – 35 mph – 3 nets
July 20, 2009 – 12,000 lb RV – 65 mph – 3 nets
September 4, 2009 – 70,000 lb Truck – 65 mph – 5 nets
August 26, 2012 – 15,000 lb RV – 60 mph – 1 net
May 29, 2012 – 55,000 lb Truck – 70 mph – 7 nets
5 Trucks – 1 Major Injury – 4 Fatals – All Vehicles Totaled
September 23, 2008 – Truck hauling bags of Bentonite
Powder – 1 Fatal
April 4, 2011 – Truck hauling bags of Bentonite Powder
– Major Injury
April 1, 2012 – Truck hauling bags of Powdered Sugar –
1 Fatal
September 4, 2012 – Truck hauling bags Bentonite
gravel – 2 Fatals
Removed the closed when flashing signage, it was confusing
Installed map signing at the current Brake Check area that describe
the upcoming route and CatchNET location
Installed informational Signage at the current Brake Check area that
describes the CatchNET and how it works
Distributing informational brochures about the CatchNET system
Removed the red reflectors mounted on the CatchNET
Met with truckers and gathered data
Governor has formed a super committee of industry, shippers, public
and WYDOT to address Trucker Safety on Mountain Passes
Constructing a new Brake Check area at Pole Creek to bring awareness to
drivers before the 7 steep drainages before the face of the mountain
Planning to install map signing at the Brake Check area that describe
the upcoming route and CatchNET location
Planning to install I informational Signage at the Brake Check area
that describes the CatchNET and how it works
Added a solar LED sign mounted on the existing CatchNET that says
OPEN
Adding supplemental signing to all the current Runaway Truck Ramp
signage that adds the words CatchNET Cable System
Adding additional nets to the CatchNET for a higher load and speed
capacity
Adding a video camera system to analyze CatchNET performance
Continue educational outreach
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