Posts tagged with 'Turkey'
To create more livable cities, Turkey must work to address its burgeoning urban populations and energy demand. (Photo: Benoit Colin/ WRI Sustainable Cities)
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities in Turkey will host the 3rd Livable Cities Symposium on November 19-20,  2015 in Istanbul. The Symposium will gather national and international experts, practitioners and researchers to discuss energy and transportation policies, community engagement, and ...
As Turkey's bike share grows, it is facing major hurdles. To overcome these challenges, Turkish cities must foster a cycling culture, create a cycling network, and integrate bike share with other transport modes. (Photo: Benoit Colin/ WRI)
3 Ideas for Overcoming the Challenges Facing Turkey’s Emerging Bike Share
Istanbul's roads buckle under heavy traffic, making commute times into the city extremely high. It's time for Turkey to move away from cars and focus on sustainable mass transport. (Photo: Dan / Flickr)
Turkey’s Congestion Problem: Why New Roads Aren’t the Answer
The United States’ urban transport mantra of “wider and more roads” dates back to the 1900s and is slowly being phased out for more compact development. However, in Turkey, the sentiment remains alive and well. To demonstrate this, consider Turkey’s ...
A driver using the Occulus Rift, a popular virtual reality device, to simulate a driving experience.  (Photo: Nan Palmero / Flickr)
Friday Fun: Using Virtual Reality to Create Safer Drivers
Talking about virtual reality (VR) often calls to mind movies like The Matrix or futuristic video games—however, VR is also proving to be an unlikely ally in the fight to make roads safer in cities everywhere. The World Health Organization warns ...
After years of intense traffic congestion, Istanbul began pedestrianizing its Historic Peninsula in 2005, prioritizing walkability and improving local air quality. (Photo by Mesut Tufan)
How Istanbul Improved Air Quality by Putting Pedestrians First
Motorized vehicle emissions are a primary cause of air pollution and yield some of the most adverse impacts on public health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), exposure to heavy traffic—even living near a major road—harms health and increases ...
How Istanbul Is Improving Public Health by Designing for Cycling