Akyuz, E (2015) The solutions to traffic congestion in Istanbul. The Journal Of Academic Social Science, 16. 16. 442 - 449. ISSN 2148-2489
Abstract
Public transport in urban areas of the developing world is highly complex, due to the systems involved, the large number of origins and destinations, and the amount and variety of traffic. Istanbul is typical of these issues. Due to unplanned urbanisation over the past decades, the city is now facing a severe urban transport crisis, such as noise pollution, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, etc. These crises are mainly due to a limited transport infrastructure, a rapid increase in motor vehicle ownership and poor public transport services, etc. This study will analyse the urban transport systems of Istanbul (i.e. minibus and bus) and the extent and cause of the traffic congestion faced by the city. Through a review of the literature, this essay will attempt to clarify the ways in which the city can mitigate the above mentioned issues and improve its public transport.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Istanbul; public transport; urban transport; rapid transit; minibuses; Metro |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2015 10:00 |
Last Modified: | 09 Oct 2015 10:06 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.16992/ASOS.792 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Kesit |
Identification Number: | 10.16992/ASOS.792 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:90457 |