Dr. Francisco Alonso, Director of INTRAS, has been interviewed by the Radio “Cope Valencia" for his program “Luz de cruce”, directed by Vicente Herranz, in its broadcast of September 24, 2024.

On the occasion of his forthcoming appointment as Full Professor, Dr. Alonso has made a review of these years dedicated to road safety research to show a vision of road safety in general and, above all, in cities.

Although at a general level the accident rate has decreased significantly, at an urban level we have to worry because it has increased mainly due to the aging of the population and the irruption of other means of transport (bicycles and personal mobility vehicles or scooters). As for motorcycles, the rate has increased to the point of surpassing that of pedestrians in some areas. Another risk group, the elderly, do not have a higher accident rate but the consequences are more serious. In addition, all these circumstances make them experience the city as a stressful environment.

According to Dr. Alonso, the problem is that we do not have the perception that we can die in the city due to a traffic accident.

As for the city of Valencia, he considers that it is devolving as we prioritize the means of transport. It is good to give importance to being pedestrians but public transport should be encouraged more.