Sentences with phrase «improve public access»

It does virtually nothing to democratise the House of Lords and absolutely nothing to improve public access to the legislative process or change the electoral system.

A nationwide survey on access to legal services, which is currently underway, will ultimately help improve public access to justice, Minister of Justice Mark Burton said today.

Although many lawyers already provide «limited scope legal services,» new clarity and direction in the legal profession's rules of conduct should improve public access to a broader range of these services.

As such, if you really want to improve public access to justice in Surrey, the solution is not to flood the Lower Mainland (a market in which law students already have a very difficult time finding articles - yes, even in Surrey) with junior lawyers but to build a new courthouse on the Surrey side of the river.

The full story is in today's Pacific Daily News and a month ago in the Marianas Variety Guam's court system wants to improve public access to local laws, government rules, executive orders, court decisions and attorney general opinions.

The White Paper, Toward a new format for Canadian legislation — Using graphic design principles and methods to improve public access to the law by David Berman also introduced the concept of using diagrams to help describe laws.

«Our new range of services was shaped by the efforts of the Bar Standards Board in seeking ways to improve public access to barristers.

The ICA is currently touring several exhibitions from its Fox Reading Programme across regional museums in the UK with the aim of improve public access to contemporary art and culture.

Instead of paying for work to improve woodland habitats, the grant will be spent on car parks, signs and picnic areas — to improve public access to woodlands

It would say that the intent is for NIH to «bring all the stakeholders to the table to come up with a model» to improve public access, says Istook's spokesperson.

He also commissioned, with then - Borough President Scott Stringer, the East River Blueway Plan, a community effort to improve public access and resiliency along the East River waterfront from 38th Street to the Brooklyn Bridge.

«Improved public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir will not only create new recreation activities in our borough, it will help unite communities across the Northwest Bronx.

Renovations will allow for improved public access with a visible street - side front entrance on Huntington Avenue, new climate and relative humidity control systems that will allow for year - round programming, an elevator, new curatorial offices, a new gallery education room, an expanded preparatory workshop, and visitor amenities.

The Government of Canada has proposed amendments to the federal Access to Information Act (ATIA) with the stated goal of improving public access to government records.

Not exact matches

«We know that enabling more generic competition, where Congress intended, helps reduce prices, enable more access, and improve public health.»

There's room to improve on factors like upkeep of public transit and access to services.

To that end, the YEC has led various public campaigns to improve access to and policy around entrepreneurship, from the FixYoungAmerica grassroots campaign to the Youth Entrepreneurship Act and, more recently, the launch of BusinessCollective, a virtual mentorship program (in partnership with Citi) that helps millions of aspiring and current entrepreneurs launch and grow new businesses.

The state would also need to commit to major transit improvements as part of its proposal for Port Covington, both because easy access to public transit is on Amazon's wish list and because adding 50,000 jobs without improved transit could be a recipe for gridlock.

The Program applies the latest thinking in public finance and resource policy to assess how governments can improve the global competitiveness of the energy sector, improve the understanding of the need for energy market access, foster the innovation that will create the energy sector of the future, and help policymakers collaborate locally, nationally and globally.

MaRS Discovery District today launched its new website, which offers improved access to services and resources for entrepreneurs, the public and the MaRS community, powered by a fluid, flexible platform that showcases top stories and shareable content.

The North American professional association of active accredited investors provides unparalleled access to trending ideas and professional knowledge to help improve returns and promote effective public policies for angels and startups.

«Market participants will look back on this municipal green bond issuance for Massachusetts, and see it as the gateway to further green bond issuances across the many states and many cities that are hoping to access less expensive funding to improve infrastructure, protect natural resources and offer renewable energy,» says Bill Daley, Managing Director in Public Finance.

Improved traffic flow and public transportation access are likely to be atop the wish list of neighbors and potential tenants on the Lincoln Yards site that formerly was home to the A. Finkl & Sons steel plant and other heavy industry.

In most cases they have overcome both political fragmentation and government overload by replacing their old governmental bureaucracies with an innovative and effective form of governance: coalitions (composed of business, government, nonprofits, universities, neighborhood and minority associations, and religious groups) that develop a cooperative agenda to improve the city and that assume many of the city government's traditional functions (economic development, long - term planning, educational reform, even care of the homeless), and that also operate like political parties of yore (providing the point of access for new groups and a public realm for discourse, debate, and negotiation concerning matters of the common good).

Instead of committing to helping families and individuals improve their social and economic conditions (by pushing policy makers to strengthen access to affordable housing, health care, child care, public transportation, job training, etc.), we blame them.

The company's goal is to improve the quality of life for health - conscious cannabis consumers by providing broad access to safe alternatives and educating the public about the therapeutic value of cannabis.

Ensuring quality, inspiring demand and improving access to school food is a three-fold effort to address public health concerns resulting from hunger, malnutrition, and obesity among D.C. school children and their families.

These eight districts joined our original five districts — Dallas ISD (Dallas, TX), Little Rock (AR), Memphis City Schools (TN), Orange County Public Schools (FL), and Prince George's County Public Schools (MD)-- in the work of increasing access to, and participation in, the federally - funded School Breakfast Program, with the goal of reducing childhood hunger, and improving health and educational outcome for students.

In January 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, finalized its updated nutritional standards for school meals in keeping with the Healthy Hunger - Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law No. 111 - 296), which reauthorized the school meal programs and placed an emphasis on the need to improve access to healthy foods in schools.

HUMAN Everywhere's mission is to leverage the power of social entrepreneurship to improve the nation's collective health by increasing access to nutrition education and healthful foods while advocating for public policy that contributes to these goals.

Public access to information is a cost effective way for government to improve safety.

ACR 105 proclaimed the month of May every year as Perinatal Depression Awareness Month and requested that the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Public Health, the State Department of Mental Health, First 5 California, Postpartum Support International, and other stakeholders work together to explore ways to improve women's access to mental health care at the state and local levels.

A merit - appointment system would produce a better qualified board, and ultimately improve the governance architecture and access of Nigerians to essential public services.

It also established a network of waterfront sites connected by continuous bikeways and waterfront esplanades with improved access to public transportation.

It is a sound revenue stream for funding future upgrades that improve straphangers» daily commutes, while expanding access to public transportation for hundreds of thousands of our low - income neighbors who face barriers to economic opportunity because they can not afford to ride a bus or train.

«The idea is to improve public service by helping to ensure that transit riders have access to the safest, most reliable and most efficient modes of transportation possible.

Stockport Council strategic head of place management Mark Glynn said the start of work on the bridge marks «a big step forward in improving access into the area, making public transport easier for everyone to use».

«We are all shocked that the governor vetoed a bill that would have reduced racial disparities in the criminal justice system, helped ensure equal access to justice for all New Yorkers, provided improved public defense programs for those who can not afford an attorney, and much - needed mandate relief for counties,» Gradess said.

Shola Olatoye, NYCHA Chair and CEO, and Rasmia Kirmani Frye, the founding president of the Fund, welcomed the support for the new public - private partnership that aims to «improve social service delivery and access to economic opportunity for residents.»

If we want to improve public safety we should, instead, be working to reduce violence and limit criminals» access to illegal weapons.

They were also exposed to improving access to justice: the role of the media as a partner, press freedom and responsible journalism: Is the media a threat to judicial independence and the role of the public complaint unit in effective justice delivery.

To improve mobility and traffic patterns, the project will include: · Improved access to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets · Replacing the Route 32 bridge over Route 17, which will include standard Interstate height clearance over Route 17 · Reconstruction and expansion of Park and Ride facilities which will include a bus stop and solar - powered bus station to promote public transit · Reconfiguring the Route 17, Exit 131 eastbound ramp leading to the Thruway · A new interconnected and adaptive traffic signal system along Route 32 to minimize delays and enhance access to local businesses and schools · Intelligent Transportation Systems to adapt to changing traffic conditions and optimize signal responses

If approved by voters those propositions will: 1) Create a redistricting commission to draw the new state legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.»

The creation of a UK - wide, consumer - facing housing portal to improve the take - up of housing schemes by giving the public easy access to information and advice.

'' [Surveillance] may be necessary or desirable - for example to fight terrorism and serious crime, to improve entitlement and access to public and private services, and to improve healthcare,» Mr Thomas said.

New York City Council members are joining a growing national movement to improve access to feminine products, and tomorrow will introduce proposals for free tampons and pads in city public restrooms, homeless shelters and correctional facilities.

It states, in part, «Creating a sustainable regional food system that meets [the $ 1 billion] demand and offers equal access to nutritious food will improve public health, bolster the city's «good food» economy, build resilience in the wake of extreme weather events and reduce the city's «foodprint» as a way to mitigate the impacts of climate change.»

Higgins and Ryan are endorsing the Riverkeeper's plan that would enhance greenspace for recreational use and improve access for the public.

The gateway visitor center projects are part of Governor Cuomo's NY Parks 2020 initiative, a multi-year commitment to improving and expanding access to outdoor recreation by leveraging $ 900 million in private and public funding through 2020.

The projects are part of Governor Cuomo's NY Parks 2020 initiative, a multi-year commitment to improving and expanding access to outdoor recreation by leveraging $ 900 million in private and public funding through 2020.