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To: Robert Douglas who wrote (166320)	6/14/2002 8:03:05 PM
From: ptanner	Read Replies (1) of 186894

re: utility construction coordination Some interesting discussion on the topic and as a civil engineer I thought I would toss in some comments. Road projects sometimes do include duct work for future utility installation. Governments don't like having newly paved roads marred by utility trenches. However, as pointed out by tcmay the potential for duct installation is limited as it requires a network to be effective. In specific instances like dense business districts it makes sense but otherwise is a cost for which the funds may not be available. A more workable solution is for coordination of construction activities. Most governments plan major road work well in advance which allows for the other utility provides to consider whether to upgrade or extend their own facilities. This reduces the overall construction cost, inconveniences and results in the highest quality roadway. Road construction or reconstruction does not typically excavate down the desired depth for most buried utilities. However, it does require a shallower excavation and the final surface restoration is covered by the road paving as opposed to a far more costly patch. WRT the last mile problem I think this should be left to the market. Wireless IMO seems the most practical as it should offer lower initial cost and should be scalable as demands increase. Wireless telephone systems are enabling service in developing countries that while densely populated may have sparse initial customers. As demand increases... additional cells can be added. A wired system would have been prohibitive. Now for that tree that is in the way... well perhaps a future cell installation will remove the problem. There may always be locations which are not economical to serve and after the industry has matured then I might be in favor of some "universal access charge" to assist. But absolutely not as part of an initial development. I don't see broadband as an essential public service and lower service alternatives are already available (dial-up). -PT (of course I already have broadband and can choose cable or DSL)

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