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Early evidence from those schemes would inform decisions on whether lane rental could usefully be applied more widely, it said.
BBC: Lane rental scheme for digging up roads proposed
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"Councils have long called for the power to introduce lane rental schemes to ease roadwork congestion during rush-hour, " she said.
BBC: Lane rental scheme for digging up roads proposed
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Alasdair Reisner, director of external affairs at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, said its members had been in favour of lane rental schemes for years.
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"On the main roads, there should be lane rental, " she added.
BBC: Utility firms 'should pay rental for London roadworks'
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The Department for Transport (DoT) has published a consultation and draft guidance to councils who might be considering lane rental schemes, outlining how they could be implemented.
BBC: Lane rental scheme for digging up roads proposed
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Under the plans, any revenue raised from the lane rental charges would be used by councils to fund measures which could help to reduce future road works disruption.
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It suggested lane rental charges should be avoidable - for instance, by companies carrying out work during quieter periods or, if appropriate, at night - and proportionate to the costs of congestion.
BBC: Lane rental scheme for digging up roads proposed