Contrary to many other European capitals, Athens lags behind in infrastructure, mindset, and education. Can this be reversed, and in what ways? But not Greece – and certainly not Athens. Bicycle traffic in all Greek cities except a few, like Trikala and Larissa, is very, very low, because on the one hand there is no
As in most European cities, we can't afford to drive around at peak hours with our private cars. No city has found a solution to the traffic problem, not even Athens and that's because there is no one. In fact, the traffic problem in Athens has not yet reached its peak. In the next 2-3
“On yet another challenging day for drivers in the basin, today's traffic on the central roads of Attica turned red once again”. “Since the morning, Kifissos was impassable in both directions, while there was heavy traffic on Mesogeion Avenue and Kifissias Avenue”. “The same situation prevailed on the Attiki Odos from Metamorfosi to Gerakas.” These
The use of the new legislation for proposals of the developers for new concession roads in Attica is an excellent solution to accelerate the implementation of the necessary transport infrastructure and especially the network of ring roads that the Region of Attica needs. Some of these projects have been discussed for decades while others are
Road safety applications of Artificial Intelligence can be broadly grouped into two main types/phases of processing, requiring different types of data, methods and expertise. On one hand, AI can be used to handle sensor and machine data and translate them into reliable and meaningful data sets for road safety purposes; requiring more technological and industrial
The solution to the Athens traffic problems lies into Public Transport. The great opportunity for major infrastructure projects in 2004 and the necessary traffic arrangements that would change the situation was not missed. No city in Europe has their traffic problems solved only by infrastructure projects. In cities where new infrastructure was developed, traffic congestion
Athens is an abandoned city in terms of transport, with no plan, wrong policies, inadequate traffic and parking management and incomplete and underused infrastructure. If Authorities do not take serious action and citizens do not change their behaviour, the congestion and poor service experienced by Athenians and visitors will be constantly increasing with simultaneous continuous
The discussion and introduction of 30 km/h city zones faces strong reactions and rigid inertia, whereas supporters' voices are weak and inefficient resulting in hesitant politicians and Authorities. That is the reason why I decided to step beyond the continuous scientific pleas and promote more actively the 30 km/h city through my challenge of running
There are easy answers, i.e. is it right to expect an answer “yes or no” as to whether a road will be closed or opened and whether it will be pedestrianised? A big debate for those who live in Athens is the fate of Vasilissis Olgas Avenue. It is important to hear the opinion of
There is no solution for the traffic in Kifissos or in any city. Traffic is always balanced in congestion. That is why in all cities in Europe, what is now sought is to serve commuters, not vehicles. Thus, trying to find a way to get everyone in their cars around the city is not possible,
