PETITION TO DENY PERMITS FOR TRANSPORT OF MASSIVELY OVERSIZED EQUIPMENT ON U.S. HIGHWAY 12
We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the issuance of permits to Exxon Mobil/Imperial Oil, Conoco Phillips and other corporations to transport massively oversized, road-obstructing industrial equipment... continue reading »
"Don't take the risk associated with these loads in such a pristine place!"
"I am adamatly opposed to the issuance of any massive load permits along the US Highwway 12. To allow this would be an environmental disaster."
"Transport of these massive loads is the worst idea ever."
"This is one of the most beautiful, pristine driving experiences in the Pacific NW - I am in full support of denying access to the massive equipment transport on US Highway 12."
"More fossil fuel exploration is a terrible idea anywhere in the world. We must find other sources of energy and reduce energy consumption."
"I live in Moscow Idaho, and why can not the ITD see the problem here even after Avista went through and raised all the lines, and yet they can not get through. and why would I-90 not be better designed for such an expidition?"
"NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!"
"This is a losing propostion for Idaho and for all Americans."
"Please hear the voices of your constituents."
"No shipments. Period."
"As a scenic byway, load limits on Hwy 12 are already excessive. It should come as no surprise to the people of Idaho and the Northwest the morons elected to public office in Idaho think this is a good idea. There is no way the proposal to move massively o"
"It's preferable that Idaho's elected officials encourage and protect the well being of the people and land of Idaho - rather than monied groups and big business who operate outside Idaho's borders."
"I drove across the USA (OR to CT) this past summer for the first time. Route 12 in Idaho was the best part. It breaks my heart to think of the damage that will be done for the sake of oil, that this route will be spoiled for others."
"I am totally against this!!! Too many times the people of Idaho have been taken advantage of by big companies!!!"
"Highway 12 is the loveliest highway in the world and runs along the loveliest rivers. They must be protected."
"Idaho roads are not safe for this kind of transport. It endangers too many people for too little gain."