Definiciones sobre el mantenimiento de carreteras en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Esta sección explica términos importantes sobre el cuidado de las carreteras en Pensilvania. Habla sobre cómo se garantiza que las carreteras estén en buen estado y se mantengan seguras para todos.

Es como cuidar de tu bicicleta; si no le haces mantenimiento, puede romperse y no podrás usarla. Las carreteras necesitan el mismo cuidado para que todos puedan viajar seguros.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que en un pueblo llamado Springfield, las carreteras están llenas de baches. Gracias a la ley, el gobierno destina fondos adicionales para reparar esas carreteras, asegurando que los residentes como Juan y María puedan ir al trabajo sin problemas.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 9101 - Definitions The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: "ASHMA."All additional State funds from the highway maintenance appropriation, the secondary roads, maintenance and resurfacing executive authorization and supplemental distributions pursuant to section 9502(a)(2)(i) and (3)(ii) (relating to imposition of tax) in excess of all counties' base allocations. "Base allocation."The annual expenditure for routine maintenance operations by a county maintenance district averaged over the immediately preceding five years. "BMD."The Bridge Maintenance Deficiency index based upon bridge safety inspections conducted by certified professionals who have physically evaluated the condition of all State highway bridges greater than or equal to eight feet in length on a periodic basis in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. The criteria for determining any State highway bridge maintenance deficiencies shall include, but not be limited to, the priority and urgency of maintenance needs and the bridge deck area of all bridges greater than or equal to eight feet in length. "c."When used alone or in conjunction with any formula part, any given county. "Highway maintenance."A program to preserve, repair and restore a system of existing State roadways with its elements to its designed or accepted configuration. System elements include but are not limited to travelway surfaces, shoulders, roadsides, drainage facilities, bridges, tunnels, signs, markings, lighting and fixtures. Included in the program are such traffic services as lighting and signal operation, snow and ice removal and operation of roadside rest areas. Highway maintenance