Athens, city pavement/sidewalk

Although local authorities have created the excellent Acropolis loop walkway and several pedestrianised roads in the Plaka district, they have ignored the state of pavements/sidewalks used by all except those who spend their lives in taxis.
Pavements [UK English] are decayed, dangerous if you don't watch every step you make, and strewn with cars and garbage bins. In many cases walking in the road is the only option.
This example is on the way from Plaka to Syntagma, a key route for Athens travellers due to Syntagma's metro station and airport buses.