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The Indicator from Planet Money

时间:2010-12-5 17:23:32  作者:Jobs   来源:Future  查看:  评论:0
内容摘要:"Of course the Orwell Bridge is always an issue and I'm sure will be a bottleneck, but that's why I think in terms of the future, it's around how we build sustainable solutions."

"Of course the Orwell Bridge is always an issue and I'm sure will be a bottleneck, but that's why I think in terms of the future, it's around how we build sustainable solutions."

Verification of the coins has dated them between 1282AD and 1434AD, spanning the reigns of Edward I (1272-1307), Edward III (1327-1377) and Henry VI (1422-1461).James Luxton, who leads the group, said they were of historical significance but would not "make anyone rich" but the team was enjoying the success.

The Indicator from Planet Money

More than 4,800 parking fines were issued to drivers parked in a city's council-owned car parks last year, according to official figures.Gloucester City Council generated £111,800 from the fines although the number of drivers being hit with parking tickets dropped by almost 2,000 last year compared to 2022.On average, 13 fines per day were issued in 2023 compared to 18 in 2022 and the penalties have led to a decrease in revenue from parking enforcement for the council.

The Indicator from Planet Money

Gloucester City Council declined to comment.Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at cinch, the firm that analysed the data, said the figures should be a "reminder" for all drivers to check nearby signs before parking.

The Indicator from Planet Money

"Nobody wants to find a parking fine come through their letterbox,” he said.

“Also, if you think the fine is unfair or it’s incorrect, don’t forget you have 28 days to appeal to an independent tribunal.Jordan Sargeant, manager for Transport Focus, said: "The key things with the A12 in this survey is the road surface... the need for improvement in this area for the road surface is clear." National Highways said it was completing £100m of improvements.

The survey was responded to by 9,000 road users and feedback on journey time, road surfaces and potholes was provided.Mr Sargeant said another reason why the A12 had such negative feedback was the volume of roadworks.

"People find it frustrating when they don't see work being done or they don't understand how long work is going to last," he said.Bill Allwood from Yoxford, a village on the A12, said travelling on the road was "always a gamble".

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