This book delves into the legal framework surrounding road management in the United States, presenting a comprehensive analysis of recent laws enacted in 1894 and 1895. It examines the establishment of a Bureau of Highways, tasked with gathering data, overseeing road construction, and publishing bulletins on road improvements. The book also explores provisions for the creation of road districts, the imposition of road taxes, and the appointment of overseers responsible for road maintenance. Additionally, it discusses the establishment of convict labor programs for breaking unused stone for road construction and the authorization for counties to construct, improve, or abolish roads based on grand jury approval. Through its thorough examination of these laws, this book provides valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape of road management in the United States during the late 19th century, shedding light on the efforts to improve and maintain transportation infrastructure at a time of rapid societal and economic change.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the legal framework surrounding road management in the United States, presenting a comprehensive analysis of recent laws enacted in 1894 and 1895. It examines the establishment of a Bureau of Highways, tasked with gathering data, overseeing road construction, and publishing bulletins on road improvements. The book also explores provisions for the creation of road districts, the imposition of road taxes, and the appointment of overseers responsible for road maintenance. Additionally, it discusses the establishment of convict labor programs for breaking unused stone for road construction and the authorization for counties to construct, improve, or abolish roads based on grand jury approval. Through its thorough examination of these laws, this book provides valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape of road management in the United States during the late 19th century, shedding light on the efforts to improve and maintain transportation infrastructure at a time of rapid societal and economic change. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781528034760_0
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