REGULATORY SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC ROAD MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This paper examines the regulatory framework for public road management in Ukraine. The article identifies that there are a number of problems in the field of public road management, in particular, an insufficient regulatory framework that regulates planning, financing, maintenance and control over the condition of roads. Despite the existence of legislative acts and state programs, the regulatory framework for road management remains fragmentary and does not always meet modern challenges, which increases the relevance of research in this area. Accordingly, the purpose of the article is to study the features of the regulatory framework for public road management in modern conditions. The article notes that the regulatory framework governing the road management sector consists of the Constitution of Ukraine, laws, government resolutions, state programs, regulatory acts of local governments and industry standards. The main legislative acts are the Law of Ukraine “On Highways”, the Law “On Sources of Financing of Road Management”, the Budget Code of Ukraine and other regulatory documents. The main problems of regulatory support that currently exist in the field of road management are analyzed. The ways that are needed to improve regulatory and legal regulation in the field of road management are substantiated.The results of the study showed that in order to improve regulatory support, it is necessary to ensure the reform of legislation, strengthen financial support, develop public-private partnerships, digitalize management processes and increase the role of local government. It is emphasized that the implementation of these measures will contribute to increasing the efficiency of road management, improving the quality of roads and ensuring the stable development of the transport infrastructure of Ukraine. It is summarized that improving the regulatory and legal framework of road management is an integral part of the country’s sustainable economic development and increasing the level of safety and comfort of road users.