Sentences with phrase «local road authorities»

It then records it with GPS locator data and sends it to local road authorities that will hopefully go out and fix the pothole.

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Originally intended to work in conjunction with the local and state authorities, it allowed trained individuals to casually drive the roads while recording the traffic around them with video cameras specially designed to be able to see in all directions around the vehicle.
Since 2015 IARD has been working alongside the Cambodian Red Cross, Union of Youth Federation of Cambodia (UYFC), Cambodia Scouts, teachers, students, and local authorities, organizing road safety campaigns focused on the consequences of drink driving.
«If we don't start putting serious money into road maintenance we are going to have some very serious accidents and claims hitting local authorities for many years to come.»
But if the monies were also used to part fund local authority major roads, the study says, these networks would work much more effectively.
Revenue collected from a new strategic roads fund should also be spent on the upkeep of major routes managed by local authorities, two established highway consultants say today.
It adds that the extra money would free up resources for local authorities to tackle the deteriorating condition of minor roads.
And it features the proposed creation of a new major road network, which would see a share of the annual National Road Fund, funded by VED, given to local authorities to improve or replace the most important A roads under their managemroad network, which would see a share of the annual National Road Fund, funded by VED, given to local authorities to improve or replace the most important A roads under their managemRoad Fund, funded by VED, given to local authorities to improve or replace the most important A roads under their management.
Revenue collected from a new strategic roads fund should also be spent on the upkeep of major routes managed by local authorities
The proposals for the major road network respond to the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund study last year, which highlighted the disparity between the funding and planning of Britain's motorways — the strategic road network — and local authority A roroad network respond to the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund study last year, which highlighted the disparity between the funding and planning of Britain's motorways — the strategic road network — and local authority A roRoad Fund study last year, which highlighted the disparity between the funding and planning of Britain's motorways — the strategic road network — and local authority A roroad network — and local authority A roads.
The average annual budget shortfall for English authorities to spend on carriageway maintenance is # 3.4 M, down from # 5M last year, according to figures contained in the Association's Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey.
«As most of the proposed stations are on the outskirts of major conurbations this is crucial to help maximise the benefits of any new line and to ensure local authorities can plan local transport solutions effectively to avoid issues such as a huge increase in new road users trying to access stations.
«Huge cuts to council budgets have left local authorities struggling to provide local services and look after our road network, resulting in crumbling roads, vehicle damage and placing the safety of drivers and pedestrians at risk,» she said.
The Department for Transport will be inviting proposals from local authorities responsible for the 50 highest risk roads identified by the Road Safety Foundation.
Local authorities could take part of the profits made by housing developments to invest in roads, schools and hospitals, Gordon Brown has said.
The Department for Transport worked with local authorities across England on road pricing pilot schemes, the intention being to use evidence from these as the basis of any national decision.
Working closely with the Department for Transport, Local Authorities, Road Safety Officers and direct with local schools, since 2005 we donated almost 100,000 high - visibility reflective vests to Key Stage 2 pupils at primary schools located in regions where 3M has a presLocal Authorities, Road Safety Officers and direct with local schools, since 2005 we donated almost 100,000 high - visibility reflective vests to Key Stage 2 pupils at primary schools located in regions where 3M has a preslocal schools, since 2005 we donated almost 100,000 high - visibility reflective vests to Key Stage 2 pupils at primary schools located in regions where 3M has a presence.
The local accountability basis of the Framework is a good approach to take, however, smaller authorities will, because of cuts, be unable to maintain any road safety targets at all.
Evidence shows that long - term targets would help local authorities to reduce deaths and serious injuries on UK roads.
CIHT encourages local authorities to embed the importance of road safety in their key policy documents, work across departments and with stakeholders to ensure continued delivery of casualty reduction.
On the recommendations of Kate Barker's housing review last year, a consultation has been launched into the introduction of a planning gain supplement, which would allow local authorities to tax developers on their profits and use these to pay for roads and schools.
That's why we called for a debate on road pricing back in 2005, and why we are working with interested local authorities to bring forward local schemes as targeted solutions to specific congestion problems.
In the publication, MPs call for a much bolder strategy to address the problem and recommend that local authorities be given more power to introduce 20mph speed limits, increased enforcement to tackle drink - driving and the creation of a road safety commission.
Like Skartados, Lopez voiced concern about Hudson Valley drivers picking up the tab for the new Tappan Zee through higher tolls, but he disputed Bellucci's contention that Bridge Authority spans are viewed as local roads.
To get around any red tape, Mr. Betsch brought the idea directly to Town Board members, who have the authority to sign off on having a local road painted.
• The families of fallen personnel who lived in the Local Authority Area are be asked whether they would like a road or street named in memory of their loved one.
The methods established in the new study can be used in future for applied purposes — for example for local protection measures, for environmental assessments by authorities, or to integrate the long - term effects of road building into scenarios of the World Bank regarding global biodiversity changes.
As of this morning, Collins said that «all roads are blocked or flooded,» adding that «local authorities are saying it'll take them three days just to get to Manatí, about halfway from San Juan to Arecibo.»
It is for this reason that a number of organisations, including local authorities, provide minibus familiarisation training for non-PCV trained drivers and it is essential that teachers and others receive such training before they drive a minibus, to help ensure the safety of their passengers and other road users.
Fay added: «We would like to see local authorities monitor and quantify the levels of road safety knowledge gained from our initiative, and we would like to offer pupils other Conies learning aids as well as programmes to support them travelling in safety to and from school by car, bus or bicycle.»
«We want to thank the Panoz Motor Sports Group for making Mosport what it is today — a world class racing venue that hosts some of North America's best road racing series and a place of inspiration for generations of racers in Canada,» said Alan Boughton, Managing Partner, Canadian Motorsport Ventures, Ltd. «We are excited to pour our racing passion and business expertise into Mosport and look forward to working together with local government and tourism authorities to take this historic race facility to the next level in delivering the best excitement and entertainment motor racing has to offer.»
The construction of a safe detour for the cyclists was made impossible because of the same restrictions that forced the local authorities to close the dike road.
Normally, local authorities are able to budget for road clearing and snow removal.
Where are the new homes being built for the influx of people wanting to live in these communities, where are the schools that need to expand to cater for the increased number of students, where's the extra Rates being brought in by Local Authorities being spent — on swimming pools, sealing roads and footpaths, providing a free community bus, well set up Doctors Surgeries encouraging Doctors to their communities, provision of free local bus services forLocal Authorities being spent — on swimming pools, sealing roads and footpaths, providing a free community bus, well set up Doctors Surgeries encouraging Doctors to their communities, provision of free local bus services forlocal bus services for all.
When carrying out an investigation requiring a reconstruction within the collision location as a collision investigator, it is sometimes not possible to obtain the assistance of the Police and / or local authority to close roads.
Inform local authorities about health and safety issues, including chemical spills, downed power lines, washed out roads, smoldering insulation and dead animals.
The Court of Appeal handed down judgment last week in a public law case concerning the application of the principles of substantial compliance to the apparently mandatory duties of local authorities to use prescribed traffic signs and road markings.
Because the local traffic authority had made an order closing them to enable a recreational bike ride, sponsored by a large high street bank, to take place on closed roads.
In 2016, the government withdrew Circular Roads 2/94 and replaced it with an even more anaemic «guidance» document which merely says that it is for local authorities «to make a judgement about what constitutes adequate consultation».
A local authority can close a road in its area for such events only once a year; a second (or subsequent) closure of the same road needs the permission of the Department for Transport (DfT).
Notwithstanding disobeying a road closure order is a crime, there is no duty on local authorities even to publish an order once it is made and it would appear that few bother to do so.
Every local authority has a duty to keep roads and pavements in reasonable condition.
Acting for local authorities in connection with the compulsory purchase of land needed for a number of major highway proposals in England and Wales including successfully promoting the South Bristol Link, 5 km of new road South of Bristol.
State and local government road authorities have a responsibility to maintain safe roadways for all drivers.
Advising a local authority in relation to a housing scheme in Yorkshire including the provision of 500 homes and new relief road
State and local authorities are obligated to make sure roads are clear and safe to travel.
It should not cover damages for injury sustained otherwise than in road traffic accidents, for example, employer's negligence or breach of statutory duty, claims against local authorities or occupiers, nuisance claims or assault claims.»
On the other hand, if the accident happened due to a defect in a road or pavement maintained by a local authority then there are some extra requirements in order to take a claim; see «Can I Claim Against the Council?»
In the past he has advised on dual carriageways planning consents, swimming pool, projects by local authorities vetoed by HMG, road building public contract disputes, commercial disputes including:
The following is a general summary, and for more detailed information you should contact your local state road authority.
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