13 December 2009 ~ 2 Comments

Zebra Crossing Guards

La Paz, one of Bolivia’s capital city, employs a unique method of solving traffic problems. 70+ young Bolivians dress as Zebras to combat traffic problems and accidents on its busiest streets.  The call this program “Cebra Voluntaria” (Voluntary Zebra), in which 16-22 year old Bolivians work as crossing guards.

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  • http://www.rerunaround.com Shawn

    Ha! Why zebras? This is bizarre – I love it.

    • Jason

      Knowing Bolivia, my guess is that the government were looking for uniforms and the supplier had a great price for some extra zebra costumes they could not get rid of :)

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