Idling in the U.S.
Ohio
Ohio Facts: Became the 17th state on March 1, 1803
State Abbreviation - OH
State Capital / Largest City - Columbus
Area - 44,828 sq miles [Ohio is the 34th biggest state in the US]
Population - 11,353,140 (as of 2000) [Ohio is the seventh most populous state in the US, after CA, NY, TX, FL, IL and PA]
Major Industries - manufacturing (steel, cars, airplanes, rubber products, chemicals, plastics), farming, mining (coal)
Major Rivers - Ohio River, Cuyahoga River, Miami River, Sandusky River
Major Lakes - Lake Erie, Grand Lake
Highest Point - Campbell Hill - 1,549 feet (472 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan
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Idling in Ohio Part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads. Ohio's geographic location has proved to be an asset for economic growth and expansion. Because Ohio links the Northeast to the Midwest, much cargo and business traffic passes through its borders on its well-developed highways. Ohio has the nation's 10th largest highway network, and is within a one-day drive of 50% of North America's population and 70% of North America's manufacturing capacity.

To the North, Lake Erie gives Ohio 312 miles of coastline, which allows for numerous seaports. There are also numerous automobile plants in Ohio that manufacture cars or car accessories. Ohio is a state where a small change in idling habits can make a huge difference to the air pollution in many of the state's metropolitan areas.

The state of Ohio has a number of motor vehicles operating in and through the state. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.

OHIO IDLING ANALYSIS
Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year
Total Number of Vehicles Idling
Total Hours Idling
Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)
Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,142
131,019
232,375,594
232,375,594
23,237,559
63,665
0.318%
SCHOOL BUS 181
16,455
2,978,316
2,978,316
297,832
816
0.004%
LIGHT DUTY 30
2,572,744
77,182,315
49,396,682
2,520,239
6,905
0.035%
TOTAL ALL 2,353
2,720,218
312,536,225
284,750,592
26,055,630
71,386
0.357%
Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,541,024
SCHOOL BUS 32,568
LIGHT DUTY 469,349
TOTAL ALL 3,042,941
 
Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A
SCHOOL BUS $8,934,947
LIGHT DUTY N/A
TOTAL ALL $8,934,947
OHIO IDLING REGULATIONS
Area
Maximum Idling Time
Fines
Exemptions
Ohio, Cleveland 5 minutes in any 1 hour period
(10 min/hour at loading docks/areas or if <32° F or >85° F)
$150
- Prevent safety or health emergency
- Traffic conditions/controls
- Emergency vehicles
- Service or repair
- Vehicle safety inspection
- Power auxiliary equipment
- Sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth
- Mechanical difficulties
- Idle reduction technologies
Source
Cleveland Traffic Code Ch. 431.44. City of Cleveland, Department of Public Safety (216) 664-2200, www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home
Ohio,
Maple Heights
5 minutes in any 1 hour period
(10 min/hour at loading docks/areas or if <32° F or >85° F)
$150
- Prevent safety or health emergency
- Traffic conditions/controls
- Emergency vehicles
- Service or repair
- Vehicle safety inspection
- Power auxiliary equipment
- Sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth
- Mechanical difficulties
- Idle reduction technologies
Source
Maple Heights Traffic Code Ch. 432.42. City of Maple Heights, Police Department (216) 662-5884, mapleheights.cuyahogacounty.us/dept/police.asp
Ohio,
South Euclid
0 minutes
(20 min/hour if loading or unloading; No limit: <32° F or >85° F)
$50 – 1st conviction,
$150 – 2nd & subsequent conviction in 12-month period
- Traffic conditions/controls
- Prevent safety or health hazard
- Emergency vehicles
- Service or repair
- Vehicle safety inspection
- Power auxiliary equipment
- Sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth
- Mechanical difficulties
- Idle reduction technologies
- Queuing
Source
South Euclid Traffic Code Ch. 339.13. City of South Euclid, Division of Police (216) 381-1234, www.southeuclidpolice.com/Home.html
OHIO IDLING ENFORCEMENT / REBATE PROGRAM
Organization
Program
Intent
Ohio Department of Development $500,000 for "Ohio and Midwest Truck Stop Electrification Corridors Demonstration, Evaluation, and Development Project"
Valuate optimal locations to deploy "truck stop electrification" in the State of Ohio, and deploy and study the technology in at least one location
OHIO PRO ENVIRONMENT POLITICIANS (2007)
Office Held
Party
Comment
Brown, Sherrod
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
Kaptur, Marcy
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
Kucinich, Dennis
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
Ryan, Tim
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 92% by LCV*
Tubbs Jones, Stephanie
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 92% by LCV*
*League of Conservation Voters, indicating pro-environment votes (2006)
State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)
Allows 400lb Weight Exemption Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
YES