Detailed description (English): Within the framework of the EU Mobility Week, Konya will organize a thematic activity aimed at aligning the city’s sustainable mobility vision with the European Union’s Green Deal, Climate Action, and Sustainable Urban Mobility principles.
Objective:
The objective is to highlight how Konya’s ongoing mobility and sustainability practices contribute to the EU’s core goals on sustainable urban transport, clean energy transition, and citizen engagement. By creating strong visibility, the activity will strengthen the connection between local practices and the EU’s overarching efforts to combat climate change and promote green mobility.
Specific Activity – Short Film (3 minutes):
A short film will be produced to showcase Konya’s sustainable mobility practices as part of the EU Mobility Week communication campaign. The film will underline how Konya’s actions are in line with the EU’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and will serve as a model for other Turkish cities.
The content will include:
• Konya International Half Marathon, illustrating EU values on encouraging healthy lifestyles and active mobility.
• Urban Mobility Citython events, reflecting EU priorities on innovation, citizen participation, and sustainable transport solutions.
• New tram lines, demonstrating a shift towards low-emission collective transport systems promoted by the EU.
• Konya’s bicycle infrastructure, presenting the city as an example of implementing EU-inspired sustainable transport alternatives, with Türkiye’s longest cycling network.
• Ongoing EU-aligned mobility projects, showcasing Konya’s co
Target group(s): People of Konya
Objectives: Short Film Content Flow:
1. Introduction – Konya as not only an industrial city but also a leader in sustainable transport, linked to EU Mobility Week.
2. Active Mobility – Konya International Half Marathon, promoting healthy lifestyle and people-oriented urban design.
3. Cycling Infrastructure – Türkiye’s longest and Europe’s 2nd longest cycling network, student tours, safety gear distribution.
4. Integration – Bicycle tram service and repair stations as examples of EU-inspired multimodal transport.
5. Innovation – Citython 2024 showcasing smart mobility and youth-driven projects.
6. Public Transport – New tram lines supporting low-emission transport.
7. Closing – Konya’s commitment to a greener future in line with the EU.
Türkiye