Istanbul to Build 1,050km of Cycle Lanes to Beat Congestion and Poor Air

Istanbul to Build 1,050km of Cycle Lanes to Beat Congestion and Poor Air

Sustainable Cities Collective
May 14, 2015

[…] With 14 million people living in dense communities, the city has faced intense traffic congestion and low air quality. To improve livability and public health, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM)—the agency responsible for cycling projects— is turning to active design targets, pledging to build 1,050 km of cycle lanes in Istanbul by 2023. [….]