Tag #Road Infrastructure

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Opposition to Speed Cameras Endangers Children

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's rejection of speed cameras and safer road infrastructure, despite evidence linking higher speeds to increased pedestrian fatalities and severe car accidents, puts children's lives at risk, as exemplified by a London, Ontario residential street with a high 85th-percentile ...

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elmundo.es
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Severe Deterioration of Spanish Roads Requires €13.5 Billion Investment

A study by the Spanish Road Association (AEC) reveals that 52% of Spanish roads have severe pavement damage, requiring €13.5 billion in investment to address the worst condition in 40 years, exceeding the €9.5 billion estimated in 2022.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
allafrica.com
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World Bank Funds $219.8 Million for Climate-Resilient Roads in Mali

The World Bank granted Mali $219.8 million to improve the climate resilience of its road network, focusing on the 137.7 km Diéma-Sandaré section of the Bamako-Dakar Corridor and ancillary facilities, indirectly benefiting approximately one million people.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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95% Dissatisfied with Pothole-Plagued Roads: Survey Reveals Public Outrage

An annual survey reveals that 95% of the public are dissatisfied with the state of local roads due to potholes, with only 24% of people across England happy with national highways; the cost of fixing the problem is estimated at £16.3billion.

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Nigeria's 5% Fuel Surcharge: A New Tax or an Old Provision?

Nigeria's 5% fuel surcharge, originating from the 2007 FERMA Law and now integrated into the 2025 Tax Act, is not a new tax but a reinstated provision aimed at funding road infrastructure; it applies to most fossil fuels at the point of sale, excluding household kerosene, cooking gas, and CNG, with ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
elpais.com
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West African Roads: Battlegrounds of Terrorism

A study reveals that 65% of 58,000 violent incidents in West Africa (2000-2024) occurred within 1 kilometer of a road, highlighting roads' strategic importance in conflicts, impacting military operations and civilian access, exacerbated by poor road infrastructure.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Greece to Implement New Road Traffic Code to Improve Safety

The Greek government will introduce a new road traffic code in May, aiming to improve road safety by reducing speed limits, increasing penalties, and investing in technology and public transportation, addressing Greece's lagging road safety record compared to the EU.

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