Participating towns and cities

Türkiye Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Konya Metropolitan Municipality) , Türkiye

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Population:
2.250.020 inhabitants
Department:
Department of Transportation
Contact:
Mehmet Hayırlıoğlu
Sakarya Mah. Ahmet Kabaklı Cad. No:4 Selçuklu/KONYA
42100 Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi
(++90) 5336515201
Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Konya Metropolitan Municipality) already registered 10x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2012 2002

Participation 2021

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Konya Metropolitan Municipality) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2021, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Culture Park and Selçuklu Municipality car park where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-09:30 am-08:00 pm:Citizens will be informed about sustainable transportation and various gifts will be given for the week at the awareness stand together with the civil society representatives operating in the field of bicycles in Kültür Park.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: The bicycle tram, which is specially designed for cyclists and can only be used by cyclists, will serve free of charge throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-12.00 pm: Konya Metropolitan Municipality managers will be given Information and Awareness Training on the Konya Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, which was financed by the European Union and started in August.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.
17 September
-07:30 am: 75 bike helmets will be given to cyclists who do not have a helmet and travel on the bike paths during their work or school journey in the morning on the bike path next to Karatay Industry.

-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Culture Park and in front of Meram Municipality where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: The bicycle tram, which is specially designed for cyclists and can only be used by cyclists, will serve free of charge throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-2:30 pm: A group of students who continue to the programs of the Selçuklu Individuals with Autism Education Foundation will ride a bicycle in Kılıçarslan Square and then get on the bicycle tram with their accompanying instructors.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.
18 September
-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Culture Park and Uğurlu Market Area where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: The bicycle tram, which is specially designed for cyclists and can only be used by cyclists, will serve free of charge throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-4:00 pm: Awareness ride from Meram to Konya Metropolitan Municipality Dere Facilities with Konya Cycling Community. Managers, coaches, athletes, representatives and students from the Turkish Cycling Federation, Konya Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, Cycling Sports Clubs, Non-Governmental Organizations and relevant public institutions will participate in this driving event. At the end of the ride, there will be an exchange of ideas on the development of cycling and cycling in the city.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.
19 September
-06:00 am: Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Konya Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports will carry out Bayraklı Hill Walk in Dutlukır. In this walking program, students will be given "living in a clean environment" awareness training.

-11:00 am: A trekking activity will take place starting from Yerköprü Waterfall in Hadim district of Konya.

-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Culture Park and In Bosnia-Herzegovina Neighborhood where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: The bicycle tram, which is specially designed for cyclists and can only be used by cyclists, will serve free of charge throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.
20 September
-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Culture Park and in front of Karatay Municipality where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: The bicycle tram, which is specially designed for cyclists and can only be used by cyclists, will serve free of charge throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-10:00 am: Children in different disability groups will get on the bicycle tram from the Kültür Park tram stop with their companions, complete the full tour on the line and get off at Kültür Park again. During this awareness event, which will last approximately 2 hours, various treats will be provided to children and families on the tram.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.
21 September
-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Culture Park and in front of Konya Metropolitan Municipality New Building (Former SGK Building) where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: The bicycle tram, which is specially designed for cyclists and can only be used by cyclists, will serve free of charge throughout the day.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-07:30 am: 75 bicycle helmets will be given to cyclists who do not have a helmet and who travel on the bicycle paths during their morning work or school trips on the bicycle path next to Musalla Cemetery on Ankara Street.

-07:00 pm: The start of the "Bicycle City Konya Painting Contest" will be held throughout the province of Konya, where 4th grade primary school students can participate and 93 bicycles will be given as gifts.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.
22 September
-09:30 am-08:00 pm: Bicycle repair tents will be set up in the Kılıç Arslan Square and in front of Uluırmak Covered Market Area where free repair and maintenance of bicycles will be made throughout the day.

-09:30 am-08:00 pm:Citizens will be informed about sustainable transportation and various gifts will be given for the week at the awareness stand together with the civil society representatives operating in the field of bicycles in Kılıç Arslan Square.

-06:00 am-01:00 am: As part of the Car Free Day Events, all public transportation vehicles will be free throughout the day to raise awareness about sustainable transportation throughout the city.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: A European Mobility Week t-shirt will be given to everyone using the bicycle tram.

-06:00 am-10:00 pm: Anyone who uses the bicycle tram will be able to participate in the raffle, which will be held at the end of the European Mobility Week, where 30 bicycle helmets and 30 bicycle bags will be given away.

-02:30 pm: "Sustainable Transportation Awareness Cortege Walk" will be held with the participation of Konya protocol on Aslanlı Kışla Street, which will be closed to traffic as part of the car-free day activities.

-10:00 am-08:00 pm: The "Bike City Konya Photography Exhibition" consisting of 62 photographs will be exhibited in Kılıçarslan Square throughout the day.

-10:00 am-08:00 pm: in Kılıçarslan Square; Bicycle Acrobatics Shows, Mischievous Karakaçan, Balance Simulator, Climbing Wall, Gladiator, Keep Balance, Live Foosball, Shooting Skill, Inflatable Foot Billiards, Spinning Basket, Rotating Roller and Inflatable Dart games and demonstration groups will be open to the public throughout the day.

-03:00 pm: In the Bicycle City Konya Photography Contest, which continued throughout the summer, the owners of the 62 photographs that won awards will be presented their awards with the participation of the Konya protocol.

-03:00 pm: In the city center of Konya, 15 environmental cleaning and garbage collection bikes designed to be used in municipal services will be promoted.

-European Mobility Week visuals will be shared on 120 billboards, 200 clp billboards and 20 mega light billboards throughout the week.

-During the European Mobility Week, 1800 T-shirts and 1500 hats with the theme of European Mobility Week were distributed to citizens.

-The bicycle tram is decorated with flags and balloons due to the European Mobility Week, and by continuing its voyages throughout the week in this way, awareness about the week will be created.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Konya Metropolitan Municipality) 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 planned
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets planned
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) planned
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 planned
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
Create park and ride stations implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking planned
Elaboration of new residential areas implemented
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme planned
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements planned
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 planned
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes planned
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
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution planned
Use of clean vehicles planned
Create new platforms for freight transfer implemented
Introducing cargo bikes implemented
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) implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers planned
Permanent access restriction to city centres implemented
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas planned
Create systems for buses and walking trains planned
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented

Car-free day Car-free day

Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Konya Metropolitan Municipality) 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.