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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 In December 2022, for the next 2023 year, according to the mayor's statement, a bicycle paths are planned to be build. The statement is available on the website of the Municipality of Bitola. https://www.bitola.gov.mk/со-велосипедските-патеки-од-идната-го/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/подобрување-на-инфраструктурата-на-40-у/ 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A This type of information was not found by desk research. It is expected to receive a response through a Public Information Request Form or a meeting with a competent representative. (MK) / 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held N/A Regarding this question, no information was found from the desk research. (MK) / 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes https://www.bitola.gov.mk/со-велосипедските-патеки-од-идната-го/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/подобрување-на-инфраструктурата-на-40-у/ 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The process of removing of temporary objects has started, which is a prerequisite for starting with implementation. (MK) Видливо на терен 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes There are no activities according to desk research. Only statements that have been repeated till now https://www.bitola.gov.mk/подобрување-на-инфраструктурата-на-40-у/ 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо (MK) Првични резултати се видливи според тоа што се отстрануваат одредени објекти каде што треба да има велосипедски патеки. (MK) / 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо Initial results are visible in that certain objects where there should be bicycle paths are being removed. Address of the mayor on the occasion of the budget proposal for 2023 https://www.bitola.gov.mk/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%84%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%B0-40-%D1%83/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/budzet-2023-god/ 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes - Construction project preparation phase - The new program of the department for economic development for 2023 foresees the preparation of project documentation https://www.bitola.gov.mk/подобрување-на-инфраструктурата-на-40-у/ 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо A promise is still a priority. https://www.bitola.gov.mk/со-велосипедските-патеки-од-идната-го/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/подобрување-на-инфраструктурата-на-40-у/ 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not stopped https://www.bitola.gov.mk/со-велосипедските-патеки-од-идната-го/ 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The project is not stagnant https://www.bitola.gov.mk/со-велосипедските-патеки-од-идната-го/ -
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 From the program: - Point 7 (completely new bicycle infrastructure) - Connection with the locality Smolevo with a pedestrian and bicycle path - bicycle paths and bicycle crossings and a recreational bicycle path in the park Website of the municipality https://www.bitola.gov.mk/ https://vmro-dpmne.org.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bitola-programma-lokalni-2021.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 Information on the status of the electoral promise can be obtained through a Public Information Request Forms, but so far there have been no requests on this issue. Person for public information of the Municipality of Bitola. 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 Such information was obtained through statements to the public, which can be found on the website of the Municipality of Bitola. https://www.bitola.gov.mk/so-velosipedskite-patheki-od-idnata-go/ 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes From conversations with citizens, information was received that the municipality has a practice of informal sharing of informations. 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 According to searches on websites and social media, no such information was found. (MK) / 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A According to searches on websites and social media, no such information was found. (MK) / 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Citizens participate with a resource - time. The "Bitola na tocak" initiative shares information, targets the municipality, publicly makes proposals and solutions and participates in public gatherings. https://www.facebook.com/BitolaNaTocak/ 4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item: 4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Yes -At a public event where citizens, organizations and stakeholders from the Municipality of Bitola are invited, the budget and priorities for its use are debated. -Initiatives for local civic priorities. Out of four initiatives, three are for infrastructu https://www.bitola.gov.mk/граѓаните-ќе-го-креираат-буџетот-на-оп/ https://nvoinfocentar.org.mk/lokalni-gragjanski-prioriteti-za-2023/ 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes - Electronic report of a problem divided by area - Mobile application M community, divided by areas http://www.pp.e-uslugi.mk/bt/prijavi.php https://bitolanews.mk/2022/05/18/преку-апликацијата-мзаедница-ќе-м/ 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Open days of the municipality are scheduled to be held every three months. If there is interest and need, there may be several open days in a row. https://www.bitola.gov.mk/отворен-ден-на-градоначалникот-тони-к/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/градоначалникот-коњановски-и-раково/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/втор-отворен-ден-на-градоначалникот-з/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/отворен-ден-на-градоначалникот-на-опш/ https://www.bitola.gov.mk/во-петок-отворен-ден-на-градоначалник/ 4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes Bitola on a bike - proposals, solutions, public appearances. https://www.facebook.com/BitolaNaTocak/
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