Public transportation is the only solution to Istanbul’s traffic woes
, of the People’s Alliance’s, a coalition that includes the governing AK Party, has made several promises from building alternative roads and increasing the capacity of public transportation.
, there are more than 4.1 million motor vehicles in Istanbul. That means nearly one car for every four people. Last year, the number of motor vehicles in Istanbul increased by nearly 100,000. Just in January 2019, 23,664 vehicles were added traffic in Istanbul. If the increase continues at the same rate for the next ten years, then Istanbul will add another million cars to its roads every ten years - and if it stays at the rate of January this year, that number will drive further upwards.
If public transport services are not being expanded, if the HOVs are not implemented in busy areas, the road capacity decreases and traffic becomes more and more problematic,” he added.“Some people don't drive because of the traffic. If new roads are constructed, people will start to use their personal vehicles more. This would pave the way for congestion, more roads do not mean an end to congestion. Because there will be more demand.
In 2004, the total metro line length stretched through 45.10 km in Istanbul. With the opening of the metro line in 2018 on the Asian side of the city, between Uskudar and Cekmekoy, the total length of the metro system hitJust recently the Gebze-Halkali commuter train line was added to the metro system of Istanbul in March 2019 bringing the total length to 233 kilometres.
According to the municipality, the total length of the subway system in Istanbul is expected to reach 624.65 km with the ongoing construction of new metro lines.public transportationAt least 2.7 million of 15 million people are using rail systems that include metro and tramway. However, at least 11,7 million people use road-based public transportation like the bus, Metrobus, minibus or taxi.At least 15 million people use public transportation daily in Istanbul.
Atahan suggests shifting people out the centre of Istanbul and to the edges. But if more people move to central areas, the current public transportation infrastructure is inadequate.
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