Latest news and stories about pedestrian safety in Portugal for expats and residents.
Porto has a redevelopment project that residents and parents of students from several schools in the area consider insufficient. There is a petition calling for lower speeds, wider pavements, and a cycle path.
The previous executive even stated that there was no miracle to solve the problems on the street. Now, the city council will implement tactical urbanism measures and limit speed to balance coexistence.
Compared with 2024, in 2025 the number of pedestrian collisions and slight injuries increased (by 258 and by 55 respectively), while serious injuries fell (by 32) and fatalities decreased (by 4).
Portugal recorded more pedestrian collisions and minor injuries in 2025, but fewer fatalities and serious injuries. The PSP (Public Security Police) warns of risky behaviour by drivers and pedestrians.
The number of deaths from pedestrian collisions in Lisbon rose over the past year. Official data show that more people died in pedestrian accidents in the last year than in the previous three years combined.
A study carried out by Valongo City Council aims to rigorously analyse the impact of current traffic conditions. The municipality says pedestrian safety will be taken into account.
Family members are calling for justice for Maria's death.
Carla Lima and her husband, Paulo Gonçalves, are leading a petition for tougher traffic legislation in Portugal regarding pedestrian accidents. The country has the eighth most violent traffic in the EU.
