All around us we see roads and vehicles speeding by and all this time it may never occur to us that for the convenience we enjoy while traveling, we owe a large part of this to those who build roads and maintain it in top shape. Their contribution may not be considered high profile unlike other industries, but imagine yourself traveling in an unpaved road for miles on end.
We may not realize it but paving contractors affect our lives in many ways and we should be grateful for them for making our day to day existence comfortable and safe.
Four reasons why they play an important role are following:
Safety
Records will bear out that there are more deaths that happen in the roads than elsewhere. For most part this may be due to negligence, machine failure, or intoxication. But the fact remains that roads are very critical. This number of accidents has been known to increase when traveling on bad roads where vehicles are prone to failure, when there is unsatisfactory visibility may be due to dust, and high likelihood of accidents when escaping those crater-sized potholes.
Vehicle Maintenance
Wear and tear of vehicles has been known to accelerate when frequently traveling in terrible road conditions. Aside from the sizeable expenses involved in maintenance, a breakdown may occur anytime leaving you in a deserted area or worse, exposing you to dangers of accidents. Having good roads does not only provide smooth travel but ensure you to have a highly-conditioned vehicle that will require less maintenance.
Partners in Progress
It has been an accepted procedure that before any investor pours money in a certain place; he or she evaluates the infrastructure, which in this case includes the road network. This demonstrates how important good roads are to progress. And when a certain area is a recipient of this progress, it naturally follows that its residents also benefit. On the other hand, bad roads tend to hinder the commercial progress of a community.
Environmental and Aesthetic Reasons
Having good roads helps the environment by limiting dust and other substances that may affect our environment. This is very vital especially during these times where environmental concerns have become a vital issue. Well-paved roads, in the highways and in the residential areas, also add to making the scene look attractive and pleasing to the eyes.
So the next time we are on the road, it may only be proper to thanks these guys for making our lives more comfortable and safer.
