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
One of the main causes of inconvenience is damages or crashes that result in the closure of one or more lanes for several hours. This significantly burdens the daily traffic. At two points along the Kifissos, permanent Traffic Police crane vehicles with drivers will be stationed, so they can intervene more quickly and directly where
"Dead 23-year-old man in a car road crash in Katerini". "A 30-year-old driver dead and two injured in a car road crash in Mesogeion". "Fatal road crash in Trikala with two young people killed". These headlines were written only in the first days of April. These numbers were even more increased in March. At the
After more than 30 years of dedication to road safety science and several Marathon races, I decided to combine both passions for a cause: to run 30 Marathons in 30 months in order to actively promote the adoption of 30km/h speed limit in as many cities as possible worldwide, as a key policy for safer,
Motorways are one of the most important transportation subsystems, which provide at the same time quick, comfortable and safe travelling. Motorways are the safest road infrastructures worldwide. Despite their significant traffic volumes, only 8.5% of road fatalities in the European Union occur on them, with an even lower percentage in Greece (7% in 2019). The
