Thanos Vlastos | Professor NTUA | Transport & Urban Planner

Thanos Vlastos has participated in more than 60 European and National research projects. The main research fields of his activity comprise integrated urban and transport planning towards the sustainable city, integration of alternative means in urban areas (bicycle network planning, evaluation and infrastructure design, urban & transport design for pedestrians and public transport), environmental planning (with emphasis on the vulnerable road users) of large scale metropolitan areas (campuses, metropolitan Parks, old airport, coastal areas, central zones), mobility management and policies for the promotion of alternative means. The research funding comes both from national bodies such as municipalities, ministries, urban planning and transportation agencies, and from the European Commission (FP4, FP5, FP6, ERDF, INTERREG)

European Research Projects (Local Scientific Responsible)

2012-2014: “CYCLECITIES: European Cities for Integrating Cycling Within Sustainable Mobility Management Schemes”. European Regional Development Fund, Interreg III. ARCHIMED, Priority Axis II: Transport and Telecommunications Networks – Information Society.

2006-2008: “CYRONMED: Cycle Route Network of Mediterranean region”. European Regional Development Fund, Interreg III. ARCHIMED, Priority Axis II: Transport and Telecommunications Networks – Information Society.

2004-2008: “BYPAD - Platform. Further Implementation αnd Improvement οf Cycling Audits ιn EU Cities αnd Regions. Training of Certified Auditors and Continuous Exchange of Knowledge on Cycling Policy by Setting up a Bypad Platform”, funded by the European Commisssion, STEER Programme.

2004-2006: “NICHES - New and Innovative Concepts For Helping European Transport Sustainability”, funded by European Commission, FP6, SUSTDEV-2 Sustainable surface transport Coordination action.

2004-2006: “Bicycle and the Environment. Investigation of the Social, Spatial, Traffic and Institutional Preconditions for the Integration of Cycling in Sustainable Mobility Policies in Greece”, funded by the European Commission and the Greek Ministry of National Education.

2002-2005: “PLUME - Planning and Urban Mobility in Europe”, funded by the European Commission, FP5, EESD, KA4 - City of Tomorrow and Cultural Heritage.

2000-2004: “PORTAL – Promotion of Results in Transport Research and Learning”, funded by the European Commission, FP5, GROWTH, KA2 - Sustainable Mobility and Intermodality. 

2000-2003: “PRECO – Permanent Regional Cooperation”. European Regional Development Fund, ECOS – OUVERTURE programme.

2000-2002: “MOST – Mobility Management Strategies for the next decades”, funded by the European Commission, D.G. Energy and Transport, ‘Competitive and Sustainable Growth’ Programme.

2000-2003: “Urban Air Quality Management Strategies”, funded by European Commission, DG Environment.  5th RTD Framework Programme.

1989-1990: “ΕVA - Evaluation Process for Road Transport Informatics”, funded by the European Commission, DG XIII, Programme DRIVE.

1989-1990: “PREDICT - Pollution Reduction by information and Control Techniques”, funded by European Commission, DG XIII, Programme DRIVE.

Greek Research Projects (Scientific Responsible)

2017-2020: “Cooperation Towards Implementing the European Research Program “CIVITAS DESTINATIONS” - HORIZON 2020 Program in Rethymno City”, funded by the Municipality of Rethymno.

2016-2018: “Reducing Energy Consumption of Transportation. Research on Conditions Allowing Social Acceptance of Sustainable Mobility Policies”, funded by the Municipality of Kallithea.

2016-2018: “Research on Smart Mobility Strategies Case Study in Zografou Investigating Interactions with University Campus”, funded by the Municipality of Zografou.

2016-2017: “Research on Effective Awareness Policies Towards Improving Quality of Urban Life and Facing Environmental Challenges”, funded by the Municipality of Drama.

2016-2017: “Research on Actions Fostering Sustainable Urban Mobility Policies. Shaping Local Awareness Strategy”, funded by the Municipality of Kozani.

2015-2017: “Strategic Sustainable Mobility Plan for Loutraki and Waterfront Redevelopment”, funded by the Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi.

2014-2016: “Research on Converting Abandoned Railway Lines to Trails. The Example of Agioi Anargiroi - Lavrio Line”, funded by the Regional Authority of Metropolitan Area of Athens (Attica).

2011-2015: “Integrated Urban and Transport Planning Strategy Towards Achieving Sustainable Development of Rethymno City”, funded by the Municipality of Rethymno.

2011-2012: “NTUA contribution to the Municipality of Katerini to define a sustainable mobility strategy with emphasis to cycling”, funded by the Municipality of Katerini.

2011-2012: “NTUA contribution to the Municipality of Chalkida to define a  strategy for urban planning and transport”,  funded by the Municipality of Chalkida.

2009-2010: “Upgrade of the National Garden”, funded by the Prefecture of Athens-Piraeus.

2009-2010: “Sustainable mobility strategy for the Municipality of Thrakomakedones”, funded by the Municipality of Thrakomakedones.

2009-2010: “NTUA contribution to the Municipality of Vari to define a sustainable mobility strategy with emphasis to cycling”, funded by the Municipality of Vari.

2009-2010: “NTUA contribution to the Municipality of Karditsa to develop a method to upgrade the aesthetics and functionality of the road environment by small scale interventions”, funded by the Municipality of Karditsa.

2009-2010: “Τowards a strategy for Cycling Tourism in Preveza Prefecture», funded by the Preveza Prefecture.

2009-2011: “Development of the metropolitan cycle network of Athens”, funded by the Organization of Planning and Environmental Protection of Athens.

2009-2011: “Research for the implementation of long distance cycle routes in Athens. The case of Kifisia – Faliro route”, funded by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.

2009-2010: "Research on long distance cycle routes in the framework of a strategy for cycle tourism development in Platanias-Crete area", funded by the Organization for Development of Western Crete.

2008-2010: “Research on Planning Methodologies to foster Sustainable Mobility in Greece – The cases of Rethymno – Crete and Halandri - Athens”, funded by the Greek Ministry of Transport.

2008-2010: “Cycle infrastructure planning in Green Areas and University Campuses. The case of NTUA Campus, UOA Campus and Mount Hymmettus foothills ”, funded by the Greek Ministry of Transport.

2008-2009: “Investigation of Sustainable Mobility Planning Methodologies with emphasis on cycling. The case of Nea Smirni”, funded by the Municipality of Nea Smirni.

2008-2009: “Strategic plan for the creation of sustainable mobility conditions in the city of Mytilini”, funded by the Municipality of Mytilini.

2008-2009: “Implementation measures of integrated urban and transport planning. Specification of the Greek strategy on urban mobility with pilot studies in Athens”, funded by the Organisation of Planning and Environmental Protection of Athens.

2007-2008: “Research on application methodology of combined traffic and urban planning policies. The case of the historic centre of Nea Erythrea-Athens”, funded by the Municipality of Nea Erythrea.

2005-2006: “Research for the development od a sustainable mobility strategy in the Municipality of Korydallos-Athens’, funded by Municipality of Korydallos

2005-2006: “Sustainable Mobility Planning Methodologies for Tourist Areas. The Cases of Malia and Stalida in Crete” funded by the Municipality of Malia – Crete.  

2003-2006: “Investigation of integrated urban and transport planning methodologies. The case of Elefsina-Athens”, funded by the Municipality of Elefsina.

2003-2005: “Investigation of integrated urban and transport planning methodologies towards sustainable mobility”, funded by the Municipality of Karditsa.

2002-2005: “Methodologies of planning sustainable compact areas through integrated urban & transport planning”, funded by Ministry of Education and European Regional Development Fund.

2001-2004: “Integration of cycling in Greek Cities – Defining policies for Motorcycles”, funded by the Greek Ministry of Transport.

Participation in other European and Greek Research Projects

2006-2007: “Urban and Transport Planning of Cyprus University of Technology Campus”, funded by Cyprus University of Technology.

2005-2006: “Urban effects of tram line extensions in Pireaus and Ano Liosia”, funded by Ministry of Transportation.

2003-2006: “Tram Development Plan in the framework of Athens Metropolitan Plan”, funded by Tram SA.

2000-2001: “University of Athens Campus Park”, funded by University of Athens.

1999-2002: “Upgrade of the Historical Center of Athens. Urban Planning, Architecture and Facilities”, funded by the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.

1999-2000: “National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) Campus Park”, funded by NTUA.

1998-1999: “Planning the reorganization and relocation of freight transportation companies in the area of Elaionas-Athens”, funded by the Greek Union of Transportation Companies.

1997-1999: “ZEUS - Zero and Low Emission Vehicles in Urban Society”, funded by the European Commission, DG XVII THERMIE Programme.

1997-1999: “SAGITΤAIRE - Hybrid buses”, funded by the European Commission, DG XVII THERMIE Programme.

1996-1997: "Environmental education - Implementation of Local Agenda 21 in the Municipalities of Halandri and Marousi", funded by the LIFE programme of the EU.

1997-1998: "The urban and environmental dimension of the Olympic Games 2004: Alternative proposals for the development of the athletic installations", funded by the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.

1997-1998: "Planning of the Metropolitan Park in Goudi- Athens", funded by the Organization of Planning and Environmental Protection of Athens.

1997: "Measures for tackling noise problems in touristic areas", funded by the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.

1997: "Consistencies and inconsistencies of the urban tissue: surpassing the obstacles", N.T.U.A. & University of Athens and Polytecnico di Milano.

1996-1997: "Development plan for the Elliniko area (old airport site)", funded by the Organization of Planning and Environmental Protection of Athens.

1996: “Development of an emergency plan for the Municipality of Athens to deal with earthquake disaster” funded by the Earthquake Protection and Planning Organization and Municipality of Athens.

1995-1996: “Marginalization of minorities in Attica basin. The case of Romans”, funded by the General Secretary of Research and Technology.

1995-1996: “Exploring methods to deal with problems related to the pedestrianization of the Commercial Triangle in the center of Athens”, funded by the Municipality of Athens and the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.

1995: “Lavrion Technological and Cultural Park”, National Technical University of Athens.

1994-1998: “QUARTET  PLUS -  Validation of a European Urban and Regional IRTE based on Open System Architectures”, funded by the European Commission, DG XIII, 4th Framework Programme.

1994-1995: “The Electric Vehicles in Athens ", funded the Joule II Program.

1994: "Methods for the protection and upgrade of coastal metropolitan areas with intensive use - the case of the Saronic Gulf", funded by the Organization of Planning and Environmental Protection of Athens.

1994: “Record and analysis of heavy traffic in the national road network. Installation of permanent weigh stations”, funded by the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.

1991-1993: “Research of transport - urban - environmental structure of the Municipalities of Western Athens - Feasibility study for the creation of a network of mini-buses”, funded by the Local Authority Union for Development of Western Athens.