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Cheyenne Council Rejects Truck Weight Bill | Cheyenne News
Cheyenne’s City Council voted down a resolution to block a federal bill that would let trucks carry up to 11,000 more pounds on highways — a move seen as risky for Wyoming’s roads and unfair to regular drivers. While opponents warned of increased wear and tear and unbalanced costs, councilors ultimately sided with letting federal lawmakers decide, arguing the city shouldn’t meddle in national policy or get dragged into lobbying battles — especially since WYDOT hasn’t weighed in and the bill lets states opt out. The vote: 5-4 against intervention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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