An analysis conducted by the Center for Civic Communications (CCC) indicates that the poor condition of road markings across North Macedonia is linked to the procurement processes managed by local government bodies. The study reveals systemic issues in how municipalities acquire and implement road signage. Specifically, the analysis shows that the majority of municipalities have not initiated any procurement process for horizontal road markings over the past three years.
Furthermore, even in instances where such procurement does occur, the criteria established for the quality and long-term durability of the paint used for markings—particularly at pedestrian crossings—are often insufficiently defined. The CCC’s findings highlight a significant gap in public infrastructure maintenance protocols. The report states that for more than half of the local government units surveyed, specifically 46 out of 81, there was no single, documented tender for horizontal signage within the electronic system covering the period from 2023 to 202[X].
These findings suggest that the lack of consistent, standardized tendering procedures prevents the necessary upkeep of critical road safety infrastructure. The data points to a systemic failure within the municipalities’ procurement mechanisms, which results in the degradation of visible and functional road markings essential for public safety. Addressing this requires establishing clearer, mandatory quality benchmarks and ensuring that procurement tenders are consistently issued across all local authorities.
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