The Municipality of Piraeus, in response to the alarming increase in traffic accidents across Greece, placed road safety at the center of public attention last Wednesday. Korai Square was turned into an interactive open-air venue, where citizens were invited to engage in experiential activities designed to highlight the importance of safe driving and responsible behavior on the roads.
The event was part of the European Mobility Week 2025 and brought together the Municipality of Piraeus, Europe Direct Piraeus, municipal departments, the Road Safety Institute “Panos Mylonas,” and motorone.gr.
Under the theme “Mobility for All,” the initiative focused particularly on teenagers and adults, emphasizing safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation in urban settings. Attendees engaged with advanced simulation equipment that recreated the consequences of dangerous driving behaviors, including speeding, driving under the influence, neglecting seatbelts or helmets, and using mobile phones behind the wheel.
The presence of municipal officials highlighted the importance of prevention, while the active involvement of high school students underscored the value of early education in reducing road accidents. The strong public response confirmed the community’s need for continued awareness efforts.
The Municipality of Piraeus through its Mayor Ioannis (Yannis) Moralis pledged to maintain its investment in initiatives that build collective responsibility for road safety and sustainable mobility. Europe Direct Piraeus further supported the effort by distributing informative material, reinforcing its role as a reliable link between European institutions and local citizens.
By turning a busy city square into a space for interactive education, the initiative left a clear message: road safety is not just a matter of individual behavior but a shared responsibility essential to creating a safer, more humane, and sustainable city.
