Apr 15, 2026Board meeting
Transportation Commission of Wyoming Education Session Minutes
The commission discussed efforts to reduce vehicle blow-over incidents, focusing on a transition from subjective warnings to data-driven, weight-based road restrictions informed by scientific research. Key topics included the use of algorithms to determine safety thresholds, enforcement through fines, and the challenges of communicating these restrictions via Dynamic Message Signs. Ongoing research into vehicle instability, including camper configurations, and the testing of wind fences were also addressed. Additionally, the commission toured the Materials Lab to review operations in the chemistry, asphalt, and concrete testing facilities.