Participating towns and cities

Türkiyeİzmit, Kocaeli, Türkiye

Website:
Population:
371.002 inhabitants
Department:
R&D and Project Development
Contact:
Selen Çiçek UÇAR
Ömerağa Mah Belsa Plaza A Blok İzmit
41000 İzmit, Kocaeli
(++90) 5386031908
İzmit, Kocaeli already registered 4x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020

Participation 2020

Activities within the week Activities within the week

İzmit, Kocaeli organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2020, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
WE START THE DAY WITH YOGA
(ACTIVITY PREPARED FOR HOUSE WIFES)
Time:09.00-11.00
ADRESS: ŞİRİNTEPE NEIGHBOURHOOD EKOPARK
17 September
HEALTHY AND SAFE BICYCLE USE TRAINING
Time:09.00-11.00
ADRESS: BICYCLE TRAFFIC TRAINING TRACK-YAHYAKAPTAN NEIGHBOURHOOD
18 September
HEALTHY NUTRITION AND SPORTS TRAINING FOR PARENTS
Time:10.00-11.00
YAHYAKAPTAN NEIGHBOURHOOD MANSION
19 September
HEALTHY LIFE WALKING
TIME:08.00-11.00
YAHYAKAPTAN NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
20 September
WE TURN OUR PEDALS FOR MOBILITY
TIME:08.00-11.00
CITY TOUR
Start: BICYCLE TRAFFIC TRAINING TRACK-YAHYAKAPTAN NEIGHBOURHOOD
21 September
HEALTHY LIFE WALKING
TIME: 06:00-10:00
YAHYAKAPTAN NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
22 September
EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK BICYCLE CITY TOUR AND THE COMMEMORATION OF FAMOUS CYCLIST OF IZMIT MR HASAN SERT
TIME:09.00-11.30
START POINT:YAHYAKAPTAN NEIGHBOURHOOD

Permanent measures Permanent measures

İzmit, Kocaeli implements, planned or promotes 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) implemented
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems implemented
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) implemented
Installation of charging points for e-bikes implemented
Launch of free-floating bike-sharing schemes implemented
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets implemented
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways implemented
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 implemented
Development of new technologies to improve public transport implemented
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
Create park and ride stations implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Elaboration of new residential areas implemented
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Launch of accessibility plans implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes implemented
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Charging points for electric vehicles implemented
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) implemented
Testing automated vehicles planned
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Create new platforms for freight transfer implemented
Introducing cargo bikes planned
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans implemented
Adoption of school travel plans implemented
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) planned
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders planned
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers planned
Permanent access restriction to city centres planned
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas planned
Create systems for buses and walking trains implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places planned
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas planned