Truck-Only Lanes

AT LEAST NINE states are considering proposals for truck-only lanes on interstate highways. The hope is this will reduce congestion, improve safety, and increase commerce by speeding goods on their way. Georgia is considering truck-only lanes on interstates around Atlanta (1-75 and 1-285) because

Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri are proposing a truck-only lane on a 789-mile stretch of 1-70, which goes through Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Columbus and is also within 25 miles of six major international airports. And their is a proposal to improve 1-10 - a 2,650-mile highway that crosses eight states between Florida and California.