HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY PROGRAMME RITMO (INTERREG III B. MEDOCC) Dr. John Frantzeskakis Transportation Engineer, Professor Emeritus National Technical University of Athens THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. TOWARDS A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN TOURIST ISLANDS SEMINAR IN ERMOUPOLIS – SYROS. SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2006 DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS S.A.

A.THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY TRAFFIC STUDY 1.CONTENTS 1.1Traffic Surveys, Counts, Analysis of Existing Situation & Problems Vehicles & Pedestrian Traffic On & Off-street Parking Road Safety 1.2Evaluation of Existing Studies & Proposals Master Plan 2000 & 2003 Studies by Cincinnati University Written Proposals Views of Competent Authorities, Organizations etc. 1.3Prepare Proposals on: Short-term: Traffic/Parking Management Long Term: Policies & General Planning Designs of Problematic Locations J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/2006 2

J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/ SCOPE 2.1Better Use of Existing Facilities: Increase of Traffic Capacity Improve Traffic Conditions & Safety (Especially at Problematic Locations) Increase Use of Public Transport 2.2Improve Quality of Life 2.3Reduce Environmental Impacts Air Pollution Noise Accidents

3. TIME SCHEDULE – PHASES Decision for Contract Award Actual Beginning of Work Signature of Contract Duration of Each Phase 3 Months Checking and Approvals (Total):3 Months Total Time: 3 x = 12 Months J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/2006 4

J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/ PROGRESS PHASE A 4.1Completed Traffic Surveys & Counts (Fig. 1) Collection of Existing Studies/Proposals & Other Data 4.2Under Way Analysis & Evaluation of Above (Fig. 2) Identification of Problems & Problematic Areas Preparation of Short-term Preliminary Proposals Policies & Concepts of Long-term Planning

FIGURE 1. Location of Traffic Counts J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/2006 6

FIGURE 2. Daily Traffic Volumes. Summer J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/2006 7

J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/ FIRST GENERAL FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Severe Traffic/Environmental Problems during Tourist Period Main Causes: −Irregular Configuration and Insufficient Capacity of Main Street Network −Poorly Designed and Regulated Intersections −Lack of Traffic Management & Police Enforcement −Shortage of On- & Off-street Parking Supply −Absence of Controlled On-street Parking −Illegally Parked Vehicles at Critical Locations (Intersections, Narrow Streets, Sidewalks etc.) −Lack of Street Markings & Regulatory/Information Signs −Increased Number and Use of Passenger Cars & Motorcycles, mainly Rented −Lack of Inter-municipal Public Transport Short-term, Low-cost Improvements Can Easily be Implemented to Fully Exploit the Present Street Network More Drastic and Costly Mid- & Long-term Improvements are Necessary to Cope with the Expected Continuous Increase of Tourist Traffic

J. FRANTZESKAKIS: THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE HERSONISSOS MUNICIPALITY. RITMO, ERMOUPOLIS SEMINAR 6-7/9/ B.POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO “RITMO” 1.COMPARISON OF THE HERSONISSOS STUDIES WITH SIMILAR STUDIES FOR SELECTED MUNICIPALITIES IN OTHER GREEK TOURIST ISLANDS: RODOS 1974 & 1985 Traffic Studies Noise Study CHANIA – CRETE 2005 Traffic Study KOS 1996 Traffic Study. Update, now under way MYTILENE 2001 Studies on Public Transport & on the Improvement of Traffic/Parking Infrastructure in Chryssomaloussa Area 2.COMPARISON WITH THE FINDINGS AND PROPOSALS OF THE SOUTH-AEGEAN PREFECTURE (RITMO) AND CONCLUSIONS ON THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IN GREEK TOURIST ISLANDS 3.PROPOSALS FOR “MOBILITY PLANS” AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE GREEK TOURIST ISLANDS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF “RITMO” FOR THE MEDITTERANEAN TOURIST ISLANDS