ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

This report presents a review of the investment in road infrastructure which has taken place in Ireland since the early 1950s. The strong and continuing growth in the demand for road transport is outlined and the response of the public authorities in terms of road expenditures is measured. The current conditions of the road system is assessed and the potential benefits of increased investment are detailed. The report concludes that expenditure on roads has been low by international standards and that increased resources should be devoted to both road investment and maintenance. It is also suggested that policy measures by taken to alleviate the damaging effects of heavy commercial vehicles on the road system and that the information relating to road system condition and use be improved. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  National Institute for Phys Planning & Constr Res

  St Martin's House, Waterloo Road
  Dublin 4,   Ireland 
• Authors:
  • Feeney, B P
• Publication Date: 1982-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 29 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00377985
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 30 1983 12:00AM