If you are a trucking company operating in the city of Edmonton or person who moves roads of the city, you may be interested to know that there are plans envisaged by the city Council to increase the enforcement agents within the city. Why? This is an effort to help combat the following :. Excessive noise and pollutant emissions of road damage, monitoring of truck loads and identification of commercial vehicles taking shortcuts through neighborhoods
There were three options proposed help combat the above:
Option # 1 - increase labor and inspections
Edmonton City Council seeks to increase inspections 0 to 3000 to facilitate the increase, the plan requires more than five (5) agents (each responsible for inspecting approx. 0 vehicles a year), with an estimated cost of about $ 0,000 per year. It has been suggested that this cost could be offset by $ 250,000 in new fines; making the total net cost to taxpayers $ 350,000 per year. Based on the current rate 'Out-of-service "in Alberta to 34%, this means violations would be available on more than 1/3 of inspected vehicles (each vehicle could face fines of about $ 245.)
Option # 2 - $ 50,000 Education campaign
[1945002charges] This campaign aims to educate commercial drivers with the issues mentioned above that have been associated with their industry (cut through the neighborhoods, although fixation etc.) education campaigns have been effective historically (eg. use of the belt). This type of campaign should be ongoing, but undoubtedly affect the investment costsOption # 3 -. Better use the application already in place.
This option would see Edmonton develop a broader cross-training initiative for all employees, rather than having a number assigned specifically trained and assigned to patrol commercial trucks. A fair market comparison of the training costs on a broader spectrum of staff would be prudent.
Of course, there is a balance between keeping customers happy and arriving with cargo on time and undamaged. It is fair to assume that most trucking companies manage their affairs so as to have their employees break the law or disturb their fellow citizens. In such situations, it is essential to consider all aspects of the debate, to help each gain useful insight stakeholders. For example: the City of Calgary developed the "truck route committee" including representatives from Alberta Transportation AMTA and police City of Calgary. This committee has proven to be useful and beneficial because they meet regularly to discuss road routes, volumes and other issues.
Ultimately the residents of these cities and consumers, we must remember that we rely on this profession deliver our groceries to our local groceries, medicine to pharmacy, wood our parks wood. It is important to balance our needs with appropriate and timely solutions.
What do you think is the best option for all stakeholders?
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