Sentences with phrase «as road improvements»

The capital budget includes funding for an upgrade to the heating, ventilation, and air - conditioning at Town Hall, as well as road improvements and upgrades to the police communications and dispatch facilities, among other things.

Better ratings reduce the cost of borrowing for projects such as road improvements, while lower ratings increase costs.

The decision to pursue a recreational project needs to be explored in relation to other village needs such as road improvements, said Trustee Brad O'Halloran, who did say he supported the concept.

Not exact matches

Known in Vancouver as the man who rescued Expo 86 and helped get the 2010 Olympic bid over the finish line, Jim Pattison was called upon again in 2015, this time by Metro Vancouver mayors trying to promote a 0.5 % sales tax to pay for road and transit improvements.

The new taxes are planned to pay for road maintenance and improvement as well as general use.

As a matter of fact the French government has reduced the value added tax on theme parks from 18.6 % to 7 %, lent 4 billion francs at preferential rates and provided 2.7 billion francs in infrastructure improvements, such as highways and rail roadAs a matter of fact the French government has reduced the value added tax on theme parks from 18.6 % to 7 %, lent 4 billion francs at preferential rates and provided 2.7 billion francs in infrastructure improvements, such as highways and rail roadas highways and rail roads.

He sees improvements as key to building a better road record this year.

By some distance, the most notable improvement with Liverpool since Kenny Dalglish's appointment as caretaker manager until the end of the season has been the team's performance on the road.

But trustees decided to waive about $ 80,000 in a grading deposit, which covers work such as drainage improvements, fine grading and seeding; on - site access roads; erosion control fencing; street sweeping; and a final «as - built» grading plan signed by the developers» engineers.

Carroll balked because the land, next to Merry Oaks Road, between Irving Park Road and Old Lake Street, needed costly improvements, such as erecting a traffic signal on Irving Park Road, cleaning up a wetland and creating off - site drainage.

The proposal would allocate portions of the cost of engineering services to design and prepare construction plans for public improvements, such as roads, sewer and water lines, sidewalks and streetlights, according to the amount of land owned.

As a result, an average road improvement has induced an additional 10 % of base traffic in the short term and 20 % in the long term: individual schemes with induced traffic at double this level may not be very unusual, especially for peak periods.

If this came to pass, the group says, «New York City could raise about $ 1 billion a year through the plan, which could pay for improvements to roads and bridges, as well as subsidize MetroCards for low - income households and improve bus service,» per the WSJ.

Fewer than 10 percent of the projects on the initial SMFP list appear to involve core infrastructure improvements such as road, bridge, sewer or water system repairs.

Clearly, airports can do much to encourage airline choices through terminal and other infrastructure improvements (such as Birmingham's runway extension that has necessitated the diversion of a major road artery).

Most recently, she has done public affairs work for Cuomo as he has sought to make improvements to the Long Island Rail Road.

Poloncarz also outlined the county's investments in «the People's Mandates», county - provided services demanded by residents such as rodent control, parks improvements, road and bridge construction, libraries, and others.

The news comes as several transportation improvements begin today, with the Long Island Rail Road on a weekday schedule on 10 of 11 tracks.

«I wish to assure Nigerians that this government will continue to focus on the improvement of security and critical infrastructure like roads, construction of rails and power generation across the country as a vital pre-requisite to economic progress.

As decisions affecting my constituents are taken, however, they will be furious to see that, although they can not have their new school buildings or road improvements for now, more and more of their hard - earned money is being handed over to Europe.»

Fleming also secured county funds for economic development and key road improvements such as a $ 5 million dollar upgrade to the 80 - year - old Riverside traffic circle, an important component of the area's revitalization plan.

His plans call for improvements at the MTA, an overhaul of Pennsylvania Station, a new LaGuardia Airport, a third track on the Long Island Rail Road, an expansion of the Jacob Javits Center, major upgrades to John F. Kennedy Airport as well as to air terminals in Long Island and the Hudson Valley — all on top of new roads and bridges across upstate «like we've never built before.»

Life during the next few years should get a bit easier for people in the Adirondacks and Catskills with the passage of a measure that should eventually clear the way for road and bridge improvements as well as new utility lines, municipal water systems and even bike paths, without requiring a constitutional amendment.

It is my belief that five legislators either wholly or mostly contained within the Town of Ramapo would shift the resources of County government to Ramapo to the detriment of the other towns so that a disproportionate share of county government taxpayer money, would be spent in Ramapo such as on drainage, road improvements etc. and may not be equitably shared across town lines.

The NDC will show evidence of a superior track - record of performance which is reflecting in the improvement all sectors of our national life such as education, health, water provision, housing, roads, transport, security to name but a few.

The additional funding, added as an amendment to the 2018 Capital Budget Bond Resolution that is now before the Erie County Legislature, would be used for road reconstruction and rehabilitation work including pavement and shoulder widening, drainage improvements, sight distance and safety improvements.

As currently proposed, the new law would require all bid documents related to road improvement or property maintenance to include language that use of production brine on roads or property is prohibited.

And as such, he made it a priority to restore funding for what he calls the «People's Mandates,» which include the rodent control program, parks improvements, road and bridge construction, libraries, summer youth programming and a renewed commitment to arts and cultural organizations.

2013 Budget Proposal Includes Additional $ 700,000 for Pay - As - You - Go Capital Improvements and $ 39 Million Investment in County's Roads, Bridges, Parks and new Senior Transportation Vans

County planners must now consider the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists as well as drivers when designing road improvements, he notes.

And, as we travel the road to self - improvement we will overcome challenges, celebrate victories big and small and support each other through it all!

Withdrawing the «right» for schools to act as their own admissions authority, and engaging with the RSA's proposed Commission on School Admissions to ensure that the «low road to school improvement» (manipulating the admissions system rather than improving teaching) is permanently closed.

It is expected that audit recommendations could include: moving school entrances and play areas away from busy roads; «no engine idling» schemes; changes to local roads, including improved road layouts and pedestrianisation around school entrances; green infrastructure such as «barrier bushes» along busy roads and in playgrounds to filter toxic fumes; and improvements to encourage walking and cycling to school along less polluted routes.

One of the event's core focuses was on public enterprises, such as schools and roads, that business groups say are in dire need of improvement.

Let's take a road trip together and discover how the journey can help you not only build an effective campus improvement plan but support you as you lead actionable change that gets results.

To «opt - in» to chapter 2269, a charter school must amend its charter to include a statement expressly adopting the provisions of Texas Education Code, Chapter 44, Subchapter B, as the charter holder's process for awarding a contract for the construction, repair, or renovation of a structure, road, highway, or other improvement to real property.

As the second phase of a larger corridor strategy to build a network of managed lanes, the improvements include four new managed toll roads and upgrades to the existing general purpose lanes and frontage roads.

Thereafter the smartest off - roader received five doors, automatic transmission, engine improvements and a change in specifications to suit its image as the vehicle for the smart set.

With improvements in every department, genuine off - road pedigree and capability, we can easily see it stealing that number of customers away from Freelander buyers looking for something not necessarily as good but different.

These improvements and upgrades to the pedestrian detection safety system have allowed the feature to better protect drivers at night, as it is now literally looking out for you so you no longer have to fear what lies on the road ahead.

More cars on the road running Android Auto and Apple CarPlay means we'll inevitably see improvements for both platforms as Apple and Google make updates for a larger base of users.

ON THE ROAD >> Pitch perfect ride and handling The new Audi A3 may not look as flash as some of its rivals, but it's a dynamo through a corner thanks to improvements in its suspension and steering.

Technologies and engineering innovations help Explorer America concept deliver an approximately 20 to 30 percent fuel - economy improvement, depending on engine selection, while providing room for six and their gear as well as moderate towing and off - roading capabilities.

Its new, 65kg - lighter body is the trigger for a bevy of on - road improvements, including better fuel economy (as low as 5.3 L / 100 km) and reduced CO2 emissions (119g / km).

The new acoustic package in i40 utilises materials such as air permeable carpet, sound absorbing layers for engine - room encapsulation, and textile wheel - arch liners to absorb noise sources from engine, road, and muffler, providing a 20 % improvement in interior noise levels and a reduction in outside engine noise when idling (compared to an i40 without these features).

«As we mark 20 years at the forefront of road safety, we are very proud that Euro NCAP's programme of safety tests has achieved major, life - saving improvements in cars and has helped Europe reach the lowest road fatality rate for any region in the world,» said Euro NCAP's secretary general, Michiel van Ratingen.

Issued by state and local governments, municipal bonds (or munis) help fund ongoing expenses and complete capital improvements, such as sewers and toll roads.

There are several large new housing construction projects in process, as well as improvements in roads and other infrastructure.

Reason codes can be very helpful as a road map to score improvement.

Over a century's worth of subsidizing fossil energy sources — not to mention roads, vehicle development and manufacturing, and transmission / distribution infrastructure — have underwritten the steady development and improvement of conventional energy sources and embedded coal, oil, and natural gas as the favored national energy inputs.