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By Marlon Madden A scientific method is being used for selecting the order of roads to be rehabilitated in Barbados. Amid public outcry regarding the selection of some roadways ahead of others which appear to be in a more dire state, the authorities have given the assurance that it is not arbitrary. Moreover, officials of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) are currently being registered under the second phase of the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) programme. The PSV category comprises taxis, maxi taxis, route taxis, minibuses, tour coaches, omnibuses, and hired vehicles. This has been disclosed by Acting Chief Licensing Officer of the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA), Treca McCarthy-Broomes, who indicated that the EVR system would monitor the
Positive impact on productivity Positive impact on trade Delving deeper, the results of those potential gains will be looked at in terms of whether they represent a province-wide increase in economic activity or whether it simply shifts economic activity from one part of the province to another. The outputs of the study will be used to make business cases for potential highway improvements along the route. In addition to quantifying economic impacts of the current constraints on the Highway 3 corridor the study will also identify and assess potential goods, resources and peopl...
219689. Over the past fifteen years, Barbados has faced a rapid change in traffic patterns, due to the increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads affecting traffic flows and patterns. The growing volume of traffic on the roads, especially at peak periods, is a cause of increasing public concern. The main objective of the IDB Road Rehabilitation and Improving Connectivity of Road Infrastructure Programme is to improve the quality of Barbados’ road infrastructure, in order to enhance tourism competitiveness. It is expected that the operation will contribute to sustainable growth in the ...