New software from Mayrise Systems will offer local authorities more control over street works activities. The latest version of MAYRISE Street Works software provides full compliance with new Traffic Management Act regulations, which are due to come into effect on 12 January 2009.

The Traffic Management Act was introduced in 2004 to tackle congestion and disruption on the road network. It provides for the creation of permit schemes under which utilities, highway authorities (and others) wishing to dig up particular roads have to apply for permission to carry out works and have to comply with any conditions attached.

Local Authorities can charge for Permits, and utilities undertaking street works can be fined for not adhering to the specific conditions imposed. As well as offering permitting functionality, the new MAYRISE software has also been enhanced to include facilities for managing Unattributable Works, Section 50 licences, FPNs via email, and Notice Attachments.

The software manages all aspects of street works; the posting, receipt and routing of notices; updating and tracking of works status, and automated alerts on over-running works.  MAYRISE is the first street works system to offer fully integrated mapping allowing a quick, visual, works locator, geographic sites analysis, and forward planner.  The mapping can also be extended into the field through mobile devices that inspectors can use to locate and check works locations, record inspection results, and capture time-stamped photographic images.

"This latest version of Mayrise should make it easier for local authorities to co-ordinate works and improve traffic flows. With a Permit Scheme in force, anyone wanting to dig up the road will have to apply to do so, and will be subject specific conditions with regards to the timing, duration and performance of the work" commented Mark Clarke, Managing Director of Mayrise Systems.

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