Goals

Problem statement:

Besides environmental problems, unfortunately Chiatura has many other difficulties. One of them lies in dangerous roads on Ninoshvili street and at the beginning of Abashidze street (in the vicinity of public school #1), which is caused by unsustainable zebra-crossings and absence of warning signs. On the central, Ninoshvili street, car accidents are quite common, which have unfortunately also ended with casualties. This is caused by the above-mentioned unsustainable zebra-crossings and absence of signs, because zebras are not permanent and last for a very short time, so drivers fail to notice them and pedestrians risk their lives to cross this part of the road. My goal is to make drivers understand that zebra is not there to make the road beautiful and they have the obligation to concede the road to pedestrians, and accordingly, this is where pedestrians should cross the road, and not on highways.

How will your initiative achieve/contribute to this change?

In order to achieve all this, on the main street of the town, particularly on Ninoshvili #12 (the vicinity), Abashidze street (the vicinity of public school #1), easily perceptible, colorful zebra crossings should be painted and warning electronic signs should be installed. Painting of zebras will be large-scale, in order to attract the attention of as many people as possible. The youth will get involved, as well as pupils, activists. Rallies will be held regularly, to pay more attention to zebra. We will also try to invite famous people to the rallies.

What will happen to your initiative and to the purchases?

After the completion of the initiative, the municipality mayor’s office will regularly wash the zebra crossings and the department of roads will also take care of them.

How will initiative provide equal opportunity for men and women?

Colorful zebras will be a way to create safety on the roads, which will equally benefit men, women and children and they will not have to risk their lives while crossing the road.