e-Trikala

Overview

This material presents baseline data assessing safety conditions at a specific road crossing area in Trikala. The study supports a planned intervention involving the installation of a smart crossing near a school and other key facilities. It aims to improve awareness, reduce vehicle speeds, and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The results provide insights into user perceptions, infrastructure gaps, and risk factors. The findings inform targeted improvements in road safety and accessibility.

Highlights

The survey collected 143 responses over two weeks, mainly from young participants aged 20–21 and users connected to the area, including residents and students (pages 3–5). As shown on page 6, the crossing is used frequently, often daily or several times per week, primarily for commuting to school or work (page 7).

Perceived safety is relatively low. The chart on page 9 shows that a significant share of respondents feel unsafe or only slightly safe when using the crossing. More than half report experiencing or knowing someone involved in dangerous situations (page 11). Key risk factors include dangerous driving, lack of signage, insufficient lighting, and poor road and sidewalk conditions (page 12).

Accessibility and connectivity are also limited. As illustrated on pages 13–14, respondents report moderate to poor accessibility and mixed connectivity to other parts of the city. A majority indicate the absence of adequate bike lanes nearby (page 15), and many consider the area unsafe for cyclists (page 16). Suggested improvements focus on better lighting, clearer signage, traffic calming measures, infrastructure upgrades, and stronger enforcement.

Conclusion

This material highlights critical safety and accessibility issues at a key urban crossing in Trikala. It demonstrates the need for integrated interventions combining smart infrastructure, urban design improvements, and traffic management. The planned smart crossing can address awareness and safety concerns, particularly near schools and high-traffic areas. For cities, the findings underline the importance of combining user feedback with targeted interventions to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in urban environments.