Participating towns and cities

TurkeyToroslar, Mersin, Turkey

Website:
https://www.toroslar-bld.gov.tr/
Population:
296.582 inhabitants
Department:
International Relations Department
Contact:
Fatih MEN
Zeki Ayan Mahallesi Kuvayi Milliye Caddesi No: 251 33220 Mersin Toroslar, Mersin
(++90) 5308702736
Toroslar, Mersin already registered 4x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020

Participation 2021

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Toroslar, Mersin organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2021, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
To the Governorship with City Protocol and Cycling Groups
Pedal Up

Table Tennis Tournament Between Staff
Opening Competition

Cycling Orienteering
17 September
For Our Students In Our District Bicycle Driving Training

Panel with 5 Athletes Representing Our Mersin and Our Country in the Olympics
18 September
Car Free Day and Street Closure
19 September
Explore the Taurus Mountains by Cycling and Walking
20 September
Step for Women, Aerobics and gymnastics
Table Tennis and Darts Tournament (for Staff)
Kros activity
21 September
General Gymnastics
Walking Activity
22 September
General Gymnastics
Skating - Skateboarding Rink Opening and Show

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Toroslar, Mersin implements one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.

New or improved bicycle facilities
Improvement of bicycle network (creation of new lanes, extension, renovation, signposting etc) planned
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems planned
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Installation of charging points for e-bikes planned
Launch of free-floating bike-sharing schemes planned
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Extension or creation of new greenways
Public transport services
Improvement and extension of the public transport network (creation of HOV lanes for public transport modes, new stops, new lines, reserved areas etc) planned
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) planned
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes planned
The development of accessible transport services for all
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
Reduction of outside parking zones planned
Create park and ride stations planned
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme planned
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
Create wheelchair ramps
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans planned
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) planned
Use of clean vehicles planned
Charging points for electric vehicles planned
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) planned
Testing automated vehicles planned
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Adoption of school travel plans planned
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) planned
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders planned
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Toroslar, Mersin carries out a Car-Free Day 2021 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.