Bijska's mayor offers rationale behind the omission of sidewalk repair during road fixation.
Hey there, pals! Let's talk roads and sidewalks in Biysk.
The town is getting a facelift, but it seems there's some confusion amongst the residents. While the main roads are getting a shiny new layer, the sidewalks are being overlooked. The mayor, Victor Shigrev, heard their concerns and decided to shed some light on the situation.
You see, earlier, the road repairs were carried out under a program called "Safe and Quality Roads." But, that project finished last year and has been replaced by another one named "Infrastructure for Life."
Under the old program, the objective was to bring the roads to an 85% standard, which involved fixing up a whopping 221 kilometers of roads in Biysk. Not only that, but the "BKAD" program also included repairs for the sidewalks. However, the focus for this year's project is solely on maintaining the normal state of automobile roads, meanings sidewalk repair falls through the cracks, unless there's a need to widen a road or add a new lane.
So, what's cooking on Lenina Street? Well, a new traffic light is nearly ready to grace the street after some Repairs!
Do you want to know more about infrastructure projects in Russia? Drop a question, and I'll do my best to hook you up with the details! Just remember, it's all about juggling priorities and resources depending on the project's objectives.
Politics and general-news have emerged as residents of Biysk voice their concerns over the overlooked sidewalks despite the ongoing road improvements. The mayor, Victor Shigrev, is addressing the issue, revealing that while the "Safe and Quality Roads" program focused on both road and sidewalk repairs, the new project, "Infrastructure for Life," prioritizes only automobile road maintenance, leaving sidewalk repairs on the back burner unless necessary for widening or adding new lanes.
