Participating towns and cities

Turkey Büyükçekmece, İstanbul (Buyukcekmece, Istanbul) , Turkey

Population:
310.000 inhabitants
Department:
Directorate of Foreign Relations
Contact:
Esra Diri
Fatih Mah. Şehremini Sk. No: 1 34550 Büyükçekmece, İstanbul
(++90) 5332682591
Büyükçekmece, İstanbul (Buyukcekmece, Istanbul) already registered 9x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2014 2013 2002

Participation 2022

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Büyükçekmece, İstanbul (Buyukcekmece, Istanbul) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2022, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
A new 13.5 km long bicycle path was built on the completely renovated Büyükçekmece coast. The opening of this coast and the bike path was held on September 16, 2022. In addition, the elevators in the City Hall were taken out of use between 16-22 September and people were encouraged to walk for a healthy life.
17 September
Free cardio trainings were organized for citizens living in the district. These trainings were organized in many sports facilities in various neighborhoods of our district so that all our citizens could participate.
18 September
We organized a bicycle race in cooperation with Ali Hüryılmaz Cycling Specialization Club.
19 September
Free zumba lessons were given to citizens living in the district. These lessons were given in many sports facilities in various neighborhoods of our district so that all our citizens could participate.
20 September
Free yoga lessons were given to citizens living in the district. These lessons were given in many sports facilities in various neighborhoods of our district so that all our citizens could participate.
21 September
Free pilates lessons were given to citizens living in the district. These lessons were given in many sports facilities in various neighborhoods of our district so that all our citizens could participate.
22 September
The specified street were closed to traffic. A bicycle race were organized on this street.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Büyükçekmece, İstanbul (Buyukcekmece, Istanbul) 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)
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
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)
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
Create park and ride stations
Elaboration of new residential areas
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
Create wheelchair ramps
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Use of clean vehicles
Freight distribution
Use of clean vehicles
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
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
A new 13.5 km long bicycle path was built on the completely renovated Büyükçekmece coast.

Car-free day Car-free day

Büyükçekmece, İstanbul (Buyukcekmece, Istanbul) carries out a Car-Free Day 2022 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
Mustafa Kemal Boulevard in Mimaroba Neighborhood Büyükçekmece/İstanbul/Türkiye