Yesterday we informed about the mysterious figures standing by the roads. From a distance, they look like real people, but they are really only wire-shaped silhouettes that have been put on safety clothing. Today we were able to solve the mystery of metal ‘ pedestrians ‘.
We found a few places, in which pairs of wire silhouettes were placed, and our Readers informed about the next ones.
Today we already know that typical pedestrians were sent to the root roadside by the Active for Development Association, and our assumptions about the “mission” of metal people were hit.
Unfortunately, there have been many accidents involving pedestrians and, in order to meet the situation, we decided to do something – says the president of the Association, Andrej. – The mere distribution of reflective vests does not bring much effect. You must also try to reach people’s consciousness. During the brainstorming, during the Association meeting, an idea was created to visualize the visibility of pedestrians in a reflective vest and without.
As we wrote yesterday, wire silhouettes appear on the roadside in pairs. In any case, one of the characters is wearing a reflective vest and the other is wearing a dark blouse or T-shirt. As long as both men are quite visible during the day, the situation changes dramatically at night. From a distance, we can see the figure in a reflective vest, while the second one can be noticed only from a close distance.
President of the Association reveals that around twelve pairs of metal silhouettes have already been prepared. Some of them are on the road. Others will just be there. It may also happen that where pedestrians will change their places. The members of the association made the wire silhouettes themselves.
In our association, we have people who professionally do different things. Some work as welders, locksmiths, they are experts.
We would like the human habit of wearing vests when leaving the house after dark. When I go outside in the winter – I take my hat. Even when I do not have it at hand, I’m looking for it. It’s good for it to be the same with the vest. In some Western countries, a man who comes out without a glare is called a suicide.
The campaign enjoys the support of local entrepreneurs and is not limited only to roadside figures. We managed to obtain funds for which the association will purchase reflective vests. However, according to Andrej, mass distribution of them may not bring results. That’s why every member of the organization will carry a dozen or so vests in his car. Whenever he sees a pedestrian without any reflective materials on him after dark, he will give him a vest and encourage him to put it on.