Debate on Pedestrian Crossings in Pazardzhik: Why an External Firm Painted the Road Markings

At the plenary session of the Pazardzhik Municipal Council, the topic of laying horizontal road markings on the city streets returned. The focus was on the fact that the painting was carried out by an external firm hired by the municipality, rather than by the municipal unit that usually handles this activity.

In August, work began on the pedestrian crossings in the city. According to councilor Atanas Shopov, the activities were carried out by an external firm hired by the Municipality.

Shopov recalled that a similar issue had been raised the previous year, when the same firm laid the horizontal markings along Pazardzhik's streets.

The mayor explained that ten people work in the municipal unit, who are forced to perform other tasks in addition to laying markings, which explains the use of an external contractor for this task.

It also became clear that the works started in August on the pedestrian crossings are part of a wider timetable for updating the city’s road signage, which also includes other activities related to road maintenance. A point from the meeting served to discuss costs and organizational decisions in carrying out such tasks.

Source: Telenews