Participating towns and cities

Turkey İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) , Turkey

Website:
https://www.ibb.istanbul/
Population:
16.067.031 inhabitants
Department:
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Planning Department
Contact:
Dr. Hale EREZ KÜLEKÇİ
İBB Ek Hizmet Binası Osmaniye Mh,
Çobançeşme Koşuyolu Bulvarı
No:5, 34146 Bakırköy - İSTANBUL İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
(++90) 212 449 40 00
İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) already registered 8x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015

Participation 2023

Permanent measures Permanent measures

İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) 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)
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
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 planned
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
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
The development of accessible transport services for all
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools planned
Reduction of outside parking zones planned
Create park and ride stations
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas planned
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Enlargement of pavements
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans
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
Charging points for electric vehicles
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) planned
Testing automated vehicles planned
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution planned
Use of clean vehicles
Create new platforms for freight transfer planned
Introducing cargo bikes planned
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans planned
Adoption of school travel plans planned
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner)
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials planned
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers planned
Permanent access restriction to city centres
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas
Create systems for buses and walking trains
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas
Further info
CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT

o Energy Saving Workshops: Organize workshops and seminars to educate on sustainable practices. Experts can give practical advice and demonstrate energy-saving technologies.
o Energy Efficiency Exhibitions: An exhibition can be organized to showcase various energy-efficient products, renewable energy technologies and environmentally friendly solutions. Painting workshops can be organized for children on these topics. You can also involve children by saying that our future is our children (Traffic Education Park).
o Community Clean-up Events: Energy conservation efforts can be combined with environmental protection by organizing community clean-up events in parks, rivers or beaches, highlighting the link between energy consumption and its impact on nature.
o Alternative Transportation Days: "Alternative transportation options such as walking, cycling, carpooling or using public transport can be promoted through events such as "Bike to Work Day" or "Car Free Day".
o Remember to promote these events through social media, local media outlets and community platforms to reach a wider audience and ensure their success. Encouraging citizen participation and collaboration with local businesses, schools and organizations will also increase the impact of these energy saving events.
o Energy Saving Awards: People, businesses or organizations who have made significant contributions to energy conservation and sustainability in the city can be recognized.


BICIFICATION PROJECT

WHAT IS THE BICIFICATION PROJECT?
BICIFICATION is an EIT-funded project on behalf of Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), an organization of the European Union. EIT Urban Mobility works to accelerate positive change in mobility to make urban areas more liveable.
The 1-year project aims at a lasting transition towards green and active mobility through a patented hardware and software solution and a reward-based gamification system to reliably track bicycle trips and reward cyclists.
Within the BICIFICATION project, during the 6-month pilot study, 500 bicycle users received an award from the local municipality if they meet the requirements for the project to move forward.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT
With the 6-month pilot study undertaken by Istanbul within the scope of the project;
- As of December 11, nearly 25,000 different bicycle rides (sessions) have taken place.
- Nearly €30,000 in rewards have been sent to Istanbulkart.
- As a result of these 25,000 rides, nearly 350,000 km of bicycles were cycled in Istanbul.
- Nearly 60,000 kg of CO2 was saved.
- 65% of the bicycle rides took place between 06:00-09:00 and 17:00-20:00 hours when traffic is heavy in Istanbul.
- 31% of the bicycle rides were for transportation between home-work and home-school.
- The average home-work and home-school distances of the users were found to be 9.78 KM.
Together with the tracked bicycle rides, data on which streets and avenues in Istanbul are intensively used by bicycles has been provided directly from the users in order to form the basis for planning, project design and investment studies related to bicycling.

ENERGY KIOSK PROJECT

The energy kiosk, which generates energy with solar panels, has seating, wifi and a café. Users can charge their electric vehicles, relax and spend time at the kiosk.