Since 2014, together with our partner companies who hold leading positions and high authority worldwide, we have presented numerous projects of strategic importance. These companies create significant economic wealth in the modern world and implement innovative projects.
It is vital to rapidly initiate urban decompression and development throughout Tbilisi and all of Georgia. It is especially necessary to begin and timely complete key projects in our capital, such as the construction of multi-story parking systems, the development of bike lanes, the promotion of cycling culture, and the establishment and effective management of bicycle systems.
Developing a tram system is critical for the city’s vitality, requiring efficient infrastructural works. Furthermore, bus payment systems must be updated promptly, and innovative technologies should be integrated across the entire public transport network.
Our goal is to develop the overall infrastructure through these impressive and rational projects, making Tbilisi and all of Georgia more attractive to tourists. We have brought numerous solid companies to Georgia that are ready to implement the most ambitious projects alongside us, thereby creating additional jobs.
Each project we undertake, both in the capital and the regions, is carried out within the “Smart City” framework. It is essential for city officials to realize these strategic projects within the Smart City concept in Tbilisi and several other Georgian cities.
Together as a society, we must be able to build and develop 21st-century cities in a way that preserves the historic architectural integrity of the city while maximizing the use of the world’s most advanced technologies. I will repeat many times and emphasize that the 21st century is not the era of black SUVs, poor taste, or outdated Soviet-style stagnant thinking; it is the century of opportunity, innovative technologies, and the highest level of human development.
It is impossible to imagine a modern city today without bicycles. Our initiative group brought a representative from “SMOOVE,” one of the world’s leading companies, to Georgia. Meetings were organized at the city halls of Tbilisi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, and Poti.
Established in 2008, the company focuses on the design, manufacturing, installation, and control of automated bike-sharing systems, as well as their technical maintenance, management, and additional cycling services. The company is French, headquartered in the southern part of France, with offices in Lyon and Montpellier. It is composed of highly qualified employees, and its primary subcontractors are also French firms.
Currently, SMOOVE operates 460 bicycle rental terminals with 8,500 bicycles across 20 cities in 12 countries worldwide.
In 2011, we implemented a landmark project in Batumi known as “Batumvelo.” As part of this initiative, dedicated lanes were developed, and 23 bicycle terminals with a fleet of 370 bicycles were established.
Cycling is facilitated through specialized bike lanes integrated across the city. Bicycles can be rented from terminals situated along the coastal strip of both the Old and New Boulevards. As you are aware, Batumvelo currently stands as one of the most successful projects in Georgia and is a favorite among tourists for its convenience. It is evident that this project has significantly bolstered the tourism potential of Batumi and the entire Adjara region.
Founder of the investment company Iveria Motors, Giorgi Kishmaria.