6๏ธโฃ Why does this matter? Because a sustainable tram network can:
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Reduce traffic & pollution ๐ฆ
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Provide reliable public transport ๐๏ธ
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Boost local economies ๐ฐ
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Make Athens more livable, like Vienna & Rome ๐ฆ๐น๐ฎ๐น
Posts by Petros Dhespollari
5๏ธโฃ The tram would be just 5 min from Piraeus Metro Station (L1 & L3 ๐ข๐ต) & Dimotiko Theatro (L3 ๐ต), seamlessly integrating with existing transport.
4๏ธโฃ The route would connect key points:
๐น Anthoupoli Metro (L2) ๐ด
๐น General Hospital of Nikaia ๐ฅ
๐น Village Cinemas Entertainment Complex ๐ฅ
๐น University of West Attica (Piraeus Campus) ๐
๐น Egaleo Football Stadium โฝ
๐น Peristeri Atromitos Stadium ๐๏ธ
3๏ธโฃ Imagine a tram line starting at the National Rehabilitation Center (beginning of Thivon Ave.) and extending to Plateia Ippodameias in Piraeus!
2๏ธโฃ The article suggests solutions like a tram line, bicycle paths, and roundabouts to improve mobility & quality of life. ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐
1๏ธโฃ Thivon Avenue is a major axis connecting Piraeus with Western Athens, yet it faces congestion, parking issues, and limited pedestrian space.
๐ Transforming Athens: A Tram Line for Thivon Avenue? ๐
๐งตTHREAD: A thought-provoking idea inspired by an article by Menelaos Chronis on Xaidari Simera about the future of Thivon Avenue and its potential for a tram line. Letโs dive in! ๐
Proudly graduated with an Integrated Master's Degree in Information and Computer Engineering at the University of West Attica. ๐ Overcomed challenges and celebrated diversity with unwavering support from family, friends, mentors, and faculty. ๐๐ Excited to enter this new chapter as an engineer.