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,
The sidewalks in the center of Athens had a specific goal, which seems to always be hindered by the capital's traffic problem. What has been going wrong for years now, and why can't Athens become a modern European city? A city where its center is friendly and accessible for everyone, not just for vehicles after
Of particular interest is the fact that there is a plan to increase the ticket price, while there are no controllers to check those who do not pay for a ticket, presents a particularly contradictory situation. How conflicting they are with each other and how improperly things sometimes operate in Greece? Public Transport is the
There is no possibility that the problem on Kifissos will be solved at some point, just as it has not been resolved anywhere in Europe. Europe is full of roads like our Kifissos Avenue. Major European cities, like Paris and Brussels have had major roads that are congested all day for 20-30 years. It is
