Sentences with phrase «on road transport»

Much of this shift of $ 500 or so per household was levied on road transport, including hikes in vehicle and fuel taxes.

«This government is committed to improving on the road transport network, the water transportation system, the public transport infrastructure and most importantly attract the needed investment to fund our Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP), which is already being implemented».

«Put simply, the influence of alcohol and other drugs on road transport drivers whilst performing work is totally unacceptable whether it arises from «professional» or «recreational» uses.

They spend months every year on road transports and locked in small, confined spaces.

Not exact matches

If you plan to be a driver in your transport business, then depending on what kind of transport business you start, you may find yourself on the road a lot.

«Transporting the harvested logs would have required over 50,000 trucks driving on two - lane roads winding through the mountains from this remote region, which is far beyond belief (and likely road capacity),» he wrote.

The state government today announced significant improvements to the way heavy vehicle transport is managed on the state's road network.

«The reason we are doing Tesla is to try to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport, to have there be more electric cars on the road,» Musk said in September during an interview with the Danish news site Borsen.

The first stage of trials will be carried out on test tracks, and will try and iron out details like how close the trucks should be and what roads will be suitable, the Department for Transport said in a press release.

Train traffic has been disrupted by explosions on the rail network, and on most major roads throughout the region, checkpoints have been set up by rebels and Ukrainian forces, making goods transport a risky business.

«We've got enormous gravel demand on the horizon for the Gateway Project and other public building priorities moving forward,» said Mike Proudfoot, spokesman for the Ministry of Transport, who expects the Pitt River Bridge / South Perimeter Road to enter Environmental Assessment as soon as this summer.

While the building and maintaining of our roads and highways to ensure seamless transport across our states has had a positive impact on trucking, the lack of stable funding for the interstate system is threatening Eisenhower's vision.

From controlling the foreign Affairs of Afghanistan after the 1st Anglo - Afghan war to drawing the Durand line between the Pashtuns after the 2nd Anglo - Afghan war, Why should the Afghans trust the British when the forefathers of Afghans fought against the Empire and today you send your royal family member on military expeditions in Afghanistan, why good have you done for any other country you have entered into militarily - what good can you do for Afghanistan when you have never been sincere with Afghans, Afghan never bought the story of Britain entering the war to eliminate poppy fields, the world is aware poppy production increase where British are present and Afghans know very well the British empire introduced poppy growing over 200 years ago to Afghanistan for transport through silk road and on to Hong Kong.

Speaking of ground transport, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the hotel can also provide reasonably - priced pick up and drop off service from, and back to, the U.S. Border, which is only about a 90 - minute drive each way on the scenic toll road.

«In order to encourage more people to get on their bikes, it is crucial that politicians and decision makers take on board safety concerns, and ensure that our roads are appealing, safe shared spaces which can be used conveniently by all road users, regardless of their chosen method of transport.»

A 29 - year - old Justice man was charged with DUI / alcohol, speeding / 20 mph above the limit and illegal transport of alcohol during an April 5 traffic stop on the 14900 block of LaGrange Road.

President John Dramani Mahama has charged the police to co-operate with the transport organisations to check the growing indiscipline and lawlessness on the roads.

Sector Insight publication is the first in a series exploring autonomous transport systems with works on road, rail and maritime perspectives to follow.

There are large amounts of business capital waiting to be unlocked if the Government achieves a step - change on transport, for example with the introduction of road tolls.

This is on top of a record # 6Bn for maintaining local roads, # 7Bn for the Local Growth Fund, # 1.25 Bn for local transport schemes and a further # 250M to help councils tackle road issues in their areas.

Issue 7: Whether the Respondent has perpetrated fraud on people of Ghana by representing to Ghanaians that Ouedrago Cheik Mohammed was actually the importer of the vehicle in question when indeed the vehicle was transported by road with personnel from both Ghana Embassy at Burkina Faso and Ghana Boarder at Paga through to Accra.

«This investment will enable councils to repair roads and key infrastructure like bridges — boosting reliability on our roads so people can stay connected with family, friends and employment, while also keeping businesses connected with customers,» said Transport Minister Jesse Norman.

«I would say the biggest danger to London cyclists on the roads in London are actually themselves,» Transport for London board member and chairman of the National Express Group, Sir John Armitt said this morning.

These will focus on the topics of «collaboration» (sponsored by Kier); «bringing in new skills and talent» (sponsored by Colas); «changes to our networks» featuring Transport for the North's major roads director Peter Molyneux (sponsored by WSP); and «innovation — changing the way we work» (sponsored by Yotta).

To safeguard resilience, we must: Maintain our assets, focusing on our flood defences, water networks, roads and public transport.

«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.

Road user charging must be taken forward alongside the introduction of driverless vehicles, the respected transport economist David Quarmby told the CIHT Annual Luncheon on Friday.

The private sector participants spoke about the work that has commended on the Apapa - Wharf Road, contractors that have abandoned work on the Lagos - Ibadan Express Way, the need to revive Railway for ease of transporting goods from ports, the need to stop multiple checks at airports leading to delay, decry planned increase in alcoholic drinks, the need to take interest in education in other to avoid situation where I'll - trained people man critical sectors, the need to revive eastern ports including Onitshe, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar.

The Government should increase spending on the UK's road network to match what is being spent on rail, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Shadow transport secretary Chris Grayling said that although he accepted the need for short - term projects, such as cutting congestion on certain roads, Britain's long - term transport needs may require some new major infrastructure projects.

The Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament recently gave its backing for the implementation of the towing levy to be imposed on all vehicle owners.

Today Mr Grayling said the Tories supported quick - fix measures to deal with Britain's congestion problems, including putting in longer trains, improving bottlenecks on individual roads and making improvements to transport interchanges.

Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Road and Transport, Theophilus Tetteh - Chaie, says some people must be punished for the accident that claimed 63 passengers and injured 25 passengers on Kintampo - Tamale rRoad and Transport, Theophilus Tetteh - Chaie, says some people must be punished for the accident that claimed 63 passengers and injured 25 passengers on Kintampo - Tamale roadroad.

But the Minority Spokesperson on Roads and Transport, Kwame Agbodza, said he doubts the President's claims, considering that he did not provide any details or evidence to back them.

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.

Various stakeholders of transport associations who were also present at the briefing took turns to pledge their support and stressed the need for their members to comply with the directive to ensure free flow of traffic and sanity on the roads.

The secretary of state for transport Douglas Alexander explains where the government stands so far on road pricing, ahead of local government pilot schemes.

A survey published by the Department for Transport on «Public attitudes towards road congestion», which was carried out between November 2009 and February 2010, found that over half of adults agreed that the current system of paying for road use should change so that the amount people paid was based on how often, when and where they used the roads.

Some motoring groups questioned why the Department for Transport could not build new roads or widen existing routes, as happens on sections of the M1.

The Guild of Travel Management Companies would like to hear your views on road, rail and air transport.

The Liberal Democrat transport spokesman Alistair Carmichael calls on drivers to ignore the «myths» surrounding road pricing.

His transport deputy Isabel Dedring recently admitted that these new river crossings could double levels of traffic on local roads.

However, the Conservatives are sceptical and shadow transport secretary Chris Grayling told the BBC that although he would back Sir Rod's plans in principle, tolls on all roads were neither desirable «or realistically achievable in the near future».

During the campaign season ahead of the 2016 elections former Road and Transport Minister Dzifa Attivor called on Voltarians to vote for the NDC because she will be jailed if the NPP wins the election.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads, Transport and Education say they are in agreement with the University of Ghana (UG) on the decision to charge the road tolls after a meeting with the Vice Chancellor.According to Vice-Chairman of the Transport Committee, Mr Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, the University acted within the law in its imposition of tolls for the use of...

The panel also proposed tolling on federal roads and 0.5 per cent of transport fares paid by passengers using mass transit for inter-state trips to generate fund for the rehabilitation and maintenance of road infrastructure in the country.

The leadership of the Yendi chapter of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to block the Tamale - Yendi road in two weeks if the contractor working on it does not speed up work onRoad Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to block the Tamale - Yendi road in two weeks if the contractor working on it does not speed up work onroad in two weeks if the contractor working on it does not speed up work on it.

Tension arose in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers protested against the arraignment of a driver, Ahmed Kolo, before a Magistrate's Court in Ado Ekiti.

Six empty boxes fell off on the road when they were being transported; but the police are looking into the matter.

The inauguration of the Ayalolo Transport System will not sideline the operations of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, President Mahama said on Friday.