Bitola – Bike city

This initiative will monitor the election promise for the reconstruction and construction of new pedestrian and bicycle paths. Pedestrian and bicycle paths are extremely important for a municipality such as Bitola. There are a large number of people who want to recreate or walk around the city every day, but a large number of them also use bicycles or walking to reach a certain destination (work, school, etc.) by enabling special pedestrian and bicycle zones throughout the city , the residents of Bitola will gain a large number of health and environmental benefits. The obtained results of the monitoring will be disseminated to the public through: Sponsored posts on social networks, announcements to the media, info sessions.

Implementer
Youth Association YMCA - Bitola
Location
Bitola
Budget
172000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

  • I. Status of the monitored item

      Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information
      1 Implementation
      1.1 A decision has been reached to start the implementation of the monitored item Yes Project documentation for the implementation of the OP for two streets: "Vasko Karangelevski" and "Partizanska" is currently being prepared, where the marking of bicycle paths will follow in accordance with the approved traffic project. Public information submitted to the Municipality of Bitola - Meeting with the Head of Local Economic Development of the Municipality of Bitola
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes - Basic traffic project approved by SVR - Bitola - Project documentation for the implementation of the OP for two streets: "Vasko Karangelevski" and "Partizanska" is in progress. - Public information - Meeting with the Head of Local Economic Development of the Municipality of Bitola
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes The organization that monitors the issue held meetings with relevant representatives from the Municipality of Bitola in April Meeting with representatives from the Municipality of Bitola (Meeting with the Head of Local Economic Development of the Municipality of Bitola)
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes Realization plans have been prepared for "Vasko Karangelevski" and "Partizanska" streets. - Public information - Meeting with the Head of Local Economic Development of the Municipality of Bitola
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes Basic traffic project approved by SVR - Bitola Public information
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Preparation of project documentation for OP is in progress - Информација од јавен карактер - Состанок со Раководител на Локален Економски Развој на Општина Битола
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Parts of the streets where there will be bicycle paths are being marked On spot inspection
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget There are enough funds for the realization of the project and it is already underway Response to Request for Public Information
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites All prerequisites for the start have been met and the project is already in progress Response to Request for Public Information
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The election promise is a priority and its realization is underway Response to Request for Public Information
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project has not been stopped and is in progress /
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation /
  • II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality related to the monitored item

      Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information
      1 Information about the status of the monitored item is available on the municipality's website and social network Yes Published request for public information requested by the YMCA organization that monitors the pledge https://www.bitola.gov.mk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%D0%91%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BF-%D0%92%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%BF%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B8_opt.pdf
      2 Information about the status of the project is obtained through a Request for Access to Public InformationInformation about the status of the monitored item is obtained through a Request for Access to Public Information Yes The YMCA, as an organization monitoring the promise, submitted a request for public information, which was promptly answered YMCA, an organization that monitors the issue
      3 Information about the status of the monitored item is shared with stakeholders by municipal officials (via e.g. interviews, focus group discussions, meeting requests etc.) Yes YMCA, as an organization that monitors the promise, held informative meetings with representatives of the Municipality of Bitola YMCA, an organization that monitors the issue
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) There is no such practice Citizens
  • III. Citizen participation in decision-making related to the monitored item

      Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information
      1 The municipality has involved the citizens in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A The municipality has open days and events with proposals for the implementation of the budget of the Municipality of Bitola. There is no new news about the involvement of citizens on the specific issue. https://bitolanews.mk/2022/11/04/со-вело-патеки-општина-битол-ќе-ја-подо/
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A There is no information about a submitted initiative of this kind /
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A Нема информација /
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums In the month of April, no public events were held according to the promise Municipality of Bitola https://www.bitola.gov.mk/
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes At the moment, the m-community application is active, where you can propose solving a problem or starting an initiative https://mzaednica.mk
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every 3 months, and if necessary, there are open days in the Municipality of Bitola Representatives of the YMCA, the monitor organization, were present at such an open day, but did not participate with their own questions
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes Bitola on a bike https://www.facebook.com/BitolaNaTocak