Istanbul – The Urbanist Dispatch

Istanbul’s world class BRT, pedestrianized spaces, and strong demand for improved cycling infrastructure highlight the rise of sustainable transport in the city. Photo by Monique Stuut/Flickr.

Six things to know about sustainable transport in Istanbul

Arzu Tekir

October 1, 2014

Istanbul has made many strides in sustainable transport in recent years. Through a world class bus rapid transit (BRT) system and pedestrianization of public spaces, Istanbul is working to improve transport acc...

In the works for over 150 years, Istanbul’s New Tunnel Finally links Europe and Asia

John Cruz

October 29, 2013

Featured, News, Transportation

In 1860, as the United States was in the early stages of their Civil War, Sultan Abdülmecid I, the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in present day Turkey hatched a plan to construct a tunnel that would link th...

GoPro Cycling Cam in Istanbul

John Cruz

October 16, 2013

Videos

Ever wanted to zip around Istanbul but just haven't found yourself in the neighborhood? Well now you're in luck. Mehmet Cander strapped a GoPro camera to his helmet and took his cycling to the streets. The resu...

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Six things to know about sustainable transport in Istanbul

In the works for over 150 years, Istanbul’s New Tunnel Finally links Europe and Asia

GoPro Cycling Cam in Istanbul