1544: The Number That Changed the Streets of Athens – Why You Should Remember

Number 1544, giving the citizen a “voice”, is helping the Attica region’s work to strengthen road safety.

In an important one Technical toolIt serves its strategic objective decisively region of Attica for Road safety On the streets of Leganopeedi, a four-digit number emerged 1544.

This is a working phone number February 23, 2022 Following the initiative of the Regional Governor of Attica, Mr. Giorgos Patoulis, Target her Expansion her User interaction Along with the road network region, Both are for related matters Maintenance Central roads and signals, as well as management Emergency situations This can occur on the road network.

By calling 1544, users can Contact both Traffic Management Center directly as well as with them Technical services of the region Attica plays a decisive role in correcting any misalignments on the basin’s most central road axis, the maintenance of which is the responsibility of the region.

Do not forget that the road network under the jurisdiction of the region includes roads that receive daily traffic higher fees, Kifisou Avenue, Mesogeion, Hamosternas, Thiseos, Kifissias, Athens Street, Petrou Ralli, Alexandra, Poseidon, Athens – Souniou, Lavriou, Marathon, the most iconic streets of Athens, St. Vasilissis Sofias and St. Amalias.

These are the central arteries, which, as we have seen, are of recent origin Proper maintenance Through extensive works related to asphalt pavement markings, new markings, led electric lights, led traffic lights, modern pedestrian crossings, footpaths etc.

1544: “Voice” of the Citizen

However, emergency damage can occur every day, and there is nothing better than this “Supervisor” By himself CitizenIt detects damage faster and more efficiently than anyone else 1544 There is an opportunity to report directly to the competent authority.

It is noteworthy that before 1544, the telephone exchange of the Attica region operated on working days and hours. 08:30 to 14:30.

It had an effect, yes No immediate response In notifications requiring immediate intervention such as significant damage to safety marches, damage to the road surface, potholes and damage to regulatory and information signs or damage to street lights and light signals.

The 1544 Works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year And the specialized personnel of the call center are extensively trained in the issues related to the road network under the jurisdiction of the Attica region.

As stated in carandmotor.gr Road Safety Adviser and Co-ordinator of 1544, Kimon LogothetisRecorded till date 3,720 Citizen Notices, Road safety is very important and necessary steps have been taken to implement them.

He also pointed out that he has received the number 1544 Innovation Award Because it replaces data in the management of direct information provided by citizens to a state organization.

But what is the difference?

Thanks to 1544, the region of Attica could directly intervene and solve problems Without the burdensome bureaucratic shacklesof the Greek government. “Notifications requiring immediate action will be processed soonest Within 6 hours“, explains Kimonas Logothetis.

How is this achieved?

Attica Regional Jurisdiction is available to resolve any issue related to the network Four closed type emergency vehicles are on permanent alert (van), with men Experienced technicians. The engineer-in-charge immediately takes notice of emergency damages like road sign damage, repair of potholes, power failure, removal of hazardous materials from the road, illegal hoardings and banners and anything that may pose a danger to traffic vehicles. Pedestrians- one that the workshop allows Act immediatelyTaking necessary action.

Four special committees are functioning Around the clock 365 days a year In fact, to save valuable time, their interventions are divided into spatial sectors.

As Kimonas Logothetis explains, “For example, a workshop is situated North With continued caution, A workshop in PiraeusOne East And one West. Vehicles are equipped All necessary materials – cones, tools, sawdust, special bituminous ejectors, able to close pits on the spot, high-pressure washing devices, when there is a truck and crane on permanent alert. They have equal coping skills Small sidewalk apartments The Damage to safety barriersIf it is the result of a traffic accident.

The same vehicles, regardless of whether there is a user notification To perform an autopsy Along the entire length of the road network of central road arteries and shall Registration systems with artificial intelligence It is capable of automatically identifying damage such as dangerous potholes, damaged road signs and burnt-out traffic lights.

As Kimonas Logothetis adds, The Collected material From autopsies Provided for efficient technical services For more activities. However, the Minor damages are repaired on site From workshops and technical equipment available for vans.

At the end, the coordinator of the telephone number 1544 is “A in the region of Attica Mechanism of permanent maintenance of road network It never stops doing 2-24 hour tasks in four different locations at the same time.

“At the same time, they are on constant alert Two road safety vehicles They are tasked with marking emergency events Kifiso AvenueDuring peak traffic times it is served by the Attica area Roadside Assistance Platform Vehicles parked on the highway should be removed immediately.

“All of the above combined with extensive maintenance of the road network are changing the realities of Attica’s major routes that have been neglected for years.”

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