Why Some Vía de Cintura Access Points in Palma Feel So Unsafe

Several access points to Palma’s Vía de Cintura are risky because pedestrians often have to cross where cars are already accelerating toward the ring road. Poor visibility, weak lighting and the placement of crosswalks close to roundabouts can make that short walk unexpectedly difficult. The problem is not only driver behaviour, but also the way the road space has been designed and managed.