Road Use Agreements

ROAD USE AGREEMENTS

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Road Use Agreements (RUA) are used to ensure the Prime Contractor is aware of the responsibilities and policies the Municipality has in place for movement on roads under their control. The agreements allow the Municipality to impose specific conditions for the occupancy of a lease or roadway based on current Municipal policy.

There are three types of RUA’s – Annual, Site Specific and Single Trip. Each Municipality will have different needs that justify the type of Road Use Agreement they choose. The key to selecting a Road Use Agreement is to ensure that the process is simple for both Municipal staff and for road users.

RDS can assist a Municipality to implement and coordinate their RUA’s. Prior to issuing a permit we will ensure the road user has the RUA in place. Dependant on your preference, RDS may re-direct the client to the Municipality or complete the required forms on behalf of the Municipality.

Annual Road Use Agreements

Issued to the Prime Contractor or Carrier and are valid for either a single year term or they are continuous for the amount of time the Prime Contractor or Carrier is doing business in the Municipality. They provide a blanket agreement for all roads within the Municipality.

Site Specific Road Use Agreements

Issued to the Prime Contractor for a specific LSD or Facility. They are valid for a single year or the length of time the Prime Contractor is the owner of the LSD of Facility. All sub-contractors hired by the Prime Contractor have permission to use the RUA as long as all conditions of the RUA are followed. Some Site Specific Road Use Agreements list a designated route of travel that must be followed from the nearest highway to the location.

Single Trip Road Use Agreement

Issued to the Prime Contractor or Carrier and are valid for a single trip from point to point using a designated route.

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