In February 2014 I spent a day out with the Highways Network Manager to introduce him to roads that needed attention.
What followed has been a number of activities that have fixed some surfaces and patched others. Luckily I kept a list of wonky roads, it is really good to see where there has been action. But the list grows, I can and will push for Pontefract to get some of the Government money that is being made available to fix the roads. It would also be helpful to see some local taxes coming back to improve matters.
Traditionally WMDC has treated highways money as discretionary to be used on their other projects or for when the numbers don't add up. We get left with a highway network that is becoming more dangerous for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. So in Pontefract not only do we need improvements in infrastructure but we also need existing roads to be fixed.
It sometimes feels like pulling teeth to get money from Wakefield but needs to be done.
Are you thinking what I am thinking?
Let me know. Cheers
Geoff
What followed has been a number of activities that have fixed some surfaces and patched others. Luckily I kept a list of wonky roads, it is really good to see where there has been action. But the list grows, I can and will push for Pontefract to get some of the Government money that is being made available to fix the roads. It would also be helpful to see some local taxes coming back to improve matters.
Traditionally WMDC has treated highways money as discretionary to be used on their other projects or for when the numbers don't add up. We get left with a highway network that is becoming more dangerous for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. So in Pontefract not only do we need improvements in infrastructure but we also need existing roads to be fixed.
It sometimes feels like pulling teeth to get money from Wakefield but needs to be done.
Are you thinking what I am thinking?
Let me know. Cheers
Geoff
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