A detailed look at New York’s early highway laws and road management, drawn from an edition revised for clarity. This book presents the statutory framework that guided laying out, altering, and maintaining roads, as well as the roles of town and county officials.
- Learn how highways were planned and changed, including procedures for laying out and discontinuing routes.
- See the rules governing construction, repair, and maintenance of town and state highways and bridges.
- Explore the duties of town superintendents, the process for appointing commissioners, and the legal remedies for road issues.
- Review formal procedures, certificates, notices, and sample forms used in highway proceedings.
Ideal for readers of legal history, transportation policy, and public administration who want a window into how highways were regulated in the early 20th century.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of highway development in New York State, specifically focusing on the revolutionary Highway Law of 1908. The author examines how this legislation marked a turning point in highway management, transitioning from a labor-based system to a money-based approach, and introducing a system of state and county aid for town highways. This shift reflects the broader societal and technological advancements of the early 20th century, as the need for efficient transportation infrastructure grew alongside the burgeoning automobile industry. The book explores the complex interplay between local control and state oversight, examining the creation of a state commission with the power to supervise and direct local officials, while preserving their authority over local conditions and funding. The author goes into detail about the various provisions of the law, including its impact on highway construction, maintenance, taxation, and bridge management, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in New York's highway history. The book ultimately sheds light on the intricate process of building a robust and effective transportation network for a rapidly developing state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331384878_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331384878
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 608 pages. 8.94x6.06x1.34 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1331384877
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 608 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25925317/2
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Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 608 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25925317/1
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