Providing for the operation of very heavy vehicles on roads Performance-Based Standards as an Alternative to Prescriptive Regulation.

This presentation gives a high level overview of Ontario's Vehicle Weightand Dimension Reform Project. This is a long-term, multi-phased project which is fundamentally changing the type of heavy trucks and trailers operating on Ontario highways. Reforms have three primary objectives: reduce avoidable infrastructure damage; improve highway safety through use of performance based vehicle designs; and maximize trucking productivity. The process involves extensive consultation and partnership with industry stakeholders. Key challenges include developing new vehicle standards as well as ensuring a smooth and fair transition from existing vehicles. For the covering abstract see ITRD E139491.