Fix+Roads+in+NK


 * __Problem Statement__:**


 * Vision**: Imagine a town where it is not a hassle to drive from one place to another; where you're not constantly trying to avoid potholes.


 * Issue Statement**: The roads in North Kingstown are not in a safe condition. Drivers get in accidents from trying to avoid potholes, and are having to replace their tires sooner than neccesary. If we do not address this problem now, it will only get worse.


 * Method**: We will contact the town and create a regulation so that the roads will be improved every certain amount of years.


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We want the roads in North Kingstown fixed. No more potholes or bumps in the roads. Cars are swerving to avoid hitting bumps. If they don’t their tires need to be replaced earlier then they should. Roads need to be fixed on a timely basis. So we came up with a plan for direct action. We needed to come up with something that really got the attention of the town. This is not a top priority for many politicians and it needs to be shown that we really need this issue fixed. We plan to spray paint bright orange circles around potholes and bumps on the roads very late at night. We’re going to have two people cover each road and start on opposite ends and meet in the middle. That way if a cop comes the other person can be warned. If a cop does catch us we are going to respond by saying that we are just trying to help drivers avoid potholes to save them money. Our location for this plan is all the roads in North Kingstown that need fixing. We will all meet at Wilson Park before we go out and start the spray painting. The next day we are going to get people who spray painted the night before out on the roads for when the press come. When the press ask these people how they feel they will explain why this was a good idea and why our roads really do need to be fixed. We can also have people out holding signs and saying/changing "Better roads for NK". We want the headline in the newspaper to be attention getting, something along the lines of Spraying for Better Roads. We want our photo to be a road full of bright orange circles.
 * __Direct Action Plan:__**

MEDIA ADVISORY May 21, 2010
 * __Media Advisory__**

CONTACT: Caitlin Perry, (401) 439-5086 Jackie DeCristoforo, (401) 256-1449 Road Rebels

The Road Rebels of North Kingstown need your help!

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – On June 3rd, our organization is planning on taking part in a direct action for our cause. We are not being heard, and it is time the town knows about the issues concerning the road conditions.

We need your help to cover this event and raise awareness for our cause. If possible, the morning after our action on June 4th would be an ideal time to hold the media event. This is necessary to persuade the town council to have roads get fixed in a better time frame. Also, we want to raise awareness and educate the public. During this event, we want as many town members as possible to go to those broken and worn-down roads so they can answer questions for the press, and chanting “Better roads for NK.”

WHO: Community Members

WHAT: Protest for

WHERE: All the roads in NK that are in serious need of repair.

WHEN: June 4th 2010, 9:00 – 11:00

This media event would help raise awareness for our cause. We want to repair those roads in North Kingstown which are in need. These roads include roads with potholes, bumpy and rocky roads, and roads in any need of repaving. The numerous potholes in NK cause drivers to avoid them and this is a potential accident risk. People don’t want to spend money on new tires since the potholes may wear them down, so instead they avoid them and accidents then occur. So we want the roads to be maintained on a better time frame. This plan for direct action can get us one step closer to our goal. This is why we need your help!

The Road Rebels is an organization started by two North Kingstown High School students. We want to fix the issue in our town concerning the road conditions. This is only one step towards the big picture. We started this organization to improve the roads in the town and raise awareness.


 * __Press Release__**

For Fixing Roads in NK Contact: Jackie Decristiforo or Caitlin Perry May 21, 2010 (401) 256-1449 (401) 439-5086

**Sick of Broken Roads** **Tired of potholes, broken pieces of the road, and bumps.** On June 3rd North Kingstown residence woke up to find the potholes on the roads spray painted florescent orange. Mostly main roads were affected by this. The orange spray paint is everywhere. “Spray paint is everywhere,” says resident Jackie DeCristoforo, “this clearly shows how much our roads are in need of fixing”. Last night citizens went out very late and spray painted major roads in North Kingstown like, Post Rd., Ten Rod Rd., and Annaquatucket Rd. They drew circles around almost every pothole, bringing attention to how our roads are a mess. This morning many people were stationed at roads that were in very bad conditions, holding signs that said things like “Better Roads for NK”. Many people are clearly in agreement that our roads need to be fixed, and soon.

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**North Kingstown Town Council**
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 * ** Title of Bill: **
 * Road Maintenance Bill **

Be It Enacted By The North Kingstown Town Council ||


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SECTION 1: That the roads be inspected and reported yearly and fixed/ repaired if needed within two years.

SECTION 2: Prioritize the roads by most traveled to least traveled, and from potholes, broken roads, to cracks and bumps. If road conditions become unaccessible, then the issue needs to be repaired as soon as possible, even if the road is less traveled on.

SECTION 3: This bill shall go into effect 91 days after passage. || __**Letter to Representative**__: =__ Jackie DeCristoforo & Caitlin Perry __ = Road Rebels **401-256-1449 & 401-439-5086** 20 Evergreen Road & 131 Heritage Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
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May 27, 2010 Michael S. Bestwick Town Councilman Town Hall 80 Boston Neck Road North Kingstown, RI 02852

Dear Town Councilman Bestwick:

We are writing to you today about our concern pertaining to the maintenance of the roads in the town. Potholes, bumps, and broken up roads are becoming a bigger hassle everyday. Having to avoid these obstacles when driving has become unsafe. Citizens who drive on these roads daily have to replace their tires sooner than needed if the roads were in better conditions. We want the roads to be inspected and reported yearly, so when new potholes form, they can be taken care of sooner. When the roads are inspected, if they need to be repaired, they should be fixed within two years. When inspecting, the roads should be prioritized by most traveled to least traveled, and from potholes and severely broken roads, to cracks and bumps. If a road becomes inaccessible, then it needs to be repaired as soon as possible, even if the road is less traveled on. With your help, we can accomplish our goal sooner, which is best for our town. Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Jackie DeCristoforo Caitlin Perry Road Rebels

__**Letter to the Editor:**__ Jackie DeCristoforo & Caitlin Perry 20 Evergreen Road & 131 Heritage Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 401-256-1449 & 401-439-5086   June 1, 2010 The Standard Times 13 West Main Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852-5111 401-294-4576   To the Editor: We are writing to you today hoping you can add a story about a recent project we have been working on. This includes our concern pertaining to the maintenance of the roads in the town of North Kingstown. Potholes, bumps, and broken up roads are becoming a bigger hassle everyday. Having to avoid these obstacles when driving has become unsafe. Citizens who drive on these roads daily have to replace their tires sooner than needed if the roads were in better conditions. We want the roads to be inspected and reported yearly, so when new potholes form, they can be taken care of sooner. When the roads are inspected, if they need to be repaired, they should be fixed within two years. When inspecting, the roads should be prioritized by most traveled to least traveled, and from potholes and severely broken roads, to cracks and bumps. If a road becomes inaccessible, then it needs to be repaired as soon as possible, even if the road is less traveled on. As only being two sixteen year-olds, this is a huge task for us to achieve, however with your help, we can accomplish our goal sooner, which is best for our town. Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We hope you can add a story to The Standard Times to help educate the public on our issue and what needs to be done to solve it. We hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, Jackie DeCristoforo Caitlin Perry Road Rebels

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Putting the Backboard Together: (June 7)
REMINDER: DIALOGUES FOR DEMOCRACY WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 PM Wednesday June 9th in the High School Cafeteria. You are required to be there. Project Completed by: Caitlin Perry and Jaclyn DeCristoforo. You can add you email addresses if you want people to be able to contact you.