Better+Roads+For+RI

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=__Problem Statement__=

Vision - what does the world look like if we solve the problem?

Communities would have well maintained roads so that it will be easier for drivers to get from point A to point B safely and let them have a good driving experience


 * Issue Statement** - one or two sentences that describe the problem using specific issues.

The large amount of potholes is causing accidents and destroying people's cars. Potholes should be fixed with better products so that the streets can stay safe for a longer time and not be easily destroyed by natural disasters and the many cars that drive around.


 * Method** - the process that you will use to solve the problem.

Getting state officials to put more money into the repairing of potholes and to repair them quickly.

** Rhode Island General Assembly **

Be It Enacted By The State House
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 * 33 ** || __Preamble:__ Whereas only some major roads are newly fixed and paved, not all roads in RI are paved. There are neighborhood roads that are worse than ever such as Broad St., Hornet Rd., and many other. Drivers go through so many potholes a day and they know that the roads need to be fixed as soon as possible. The Department of Transportation needs to start fixing neighborhood roads and other minor roads instead of only focusing on what is considered important roads such as Route 2, Post Rd., Route 5, and many others.

SECTION 1: Let the roads be fixed with the best product to cover the potholes

SECTION 2: Let all roads be fixed equally; fix major and minor roads at the same time so that the minor roads can get fixed at the same time as the major roads

SECTION 3: Let all roads be fixed equally once beginning of fixing of the roads

SECTION 4: This bill shall go into effect 30 days after passage. ||

Direct Action for //Better Roads for RI//  Goal: Make the public realize that the roads need to be fixed so that they can help in pushing to get something done because it affects them the most. To make elected officials notice that roads really need to get fixed so they can start on getting something done.

Direct Action:  Paint the outline of the potholes that elected officials go through to and from work and main roads in Rhode Island.  Location:  The meeting place should be at the State House. Then the potholes would be painted of the route that Governor Donald L. Carcieri  takes from his home to the State House and other roads in RI.  Action:  On Tuesday night at 10pm on June 15, 2010 everyone that is going to paint the roads should meet at the starting location. Then groups will be formed and each group will take the route of Governor Donald L. Carcieri's home to the State House ,  Route 2, Route 1, Elmwood Ave, Reservoir Ave, Broad St, and Route 5.  Visuals:  We will have a camera crew from a local news channel to come with us on the night that we will paint the roads. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Spokespeople: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">If Sinia Bulnes isn't there, Riley Huntington, Jessica Bale, Christopher Garcia, Michael Lopez, Helen Richter, Scarleth Foster, and Brad Shinn will be talking from each route that they are designated to take. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> Chants: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> No chants will be done because the event will be taken place during the night hours and people are sleeping at that time and we do not want to disturb or wake anyone up. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> Headline & photo: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Painting for Better Roads

** MEDIA ADVISORY --- ** May 21, 2010

Sinia Bulnes, (555) 555-8081 Better Roads For RI ** Better Roads For RI ** = = <span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">North Kingstown, RI — More than 100 North Kingstown residents are expected to turn out on June 1, 2010 to show that there’s an extreme need to fix the roads all over RI, according to Sinia Bulnes. Better Roads For RI has planned a meeting in order to talk about the situations with the roads and how to fix it, we will also be talking about the ways to get the Department of Transportation to fix the roads. This project needs to be done because not only the roads in North Kingstown need to be fixed but also the roads in Warwick, Coventry, Providence, Woonsocket, roads need to be fixed all around Rhode Island. The roads should be fixed soon and at a certain amount of time so that some cities or town do not get left behind and so that the roads shouldn’t need to be fixed until a long period of time. WHO: Anyone who believes in fixing the roads for safer driving WHAT: Outlining the roads with flourescent paint WHERE: Starting at the State House WHEN: June 1, 2010 at <span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">The problem I'm trying to address is that there are too many roads in Rhode Island that need fixing. The fixing of the roads need to start in the urban areas such as the cities in northern RI. We need to get the best product that is out there for the repairs of the roads so that repairs won't be needed for a long time and that the product will last through natural disasters and the many cars that drive around.
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Beautiful Roads =<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; layout-grid-mode: line; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">__ Sinia Bulnes __ = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-variant: small-caps;">Students for Better Roads For RI  **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line;">401-555-8081 ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line;">Sinia_bulnes@email.com <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line;">150 Fairway Drive <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line;">North Kingstown, RI 02852 <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-variant: small-caps;"> June 7, 2010 Governor Donald L. Carcieri Office of the Governor State House, Room 115 Providence, RI 02903 Dear Governor Carcieri,

The problem that I'm trying to bring to your attention is that there are many roads in Rhode Island that are destroyed and need to be repaired. I've seen that most major roads are always being fixed but I barely see many of the neighborhood streets being fixed. I believe that those streets that are never fixed should start to get fixed because that's where most potholes are. It is not fair that because neighborhood streets aren't main roads that they aren't being fixed. I want for both major roads and neighborhood streets to be fixed at the same time and equally. I would also like it if the best and most durable product would be used to fix the roads so that the roads would last a longer time fixed.

Respectfully,

Sinia Bulnes

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Putting the Backboard Together: (June 7)
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