The Istanbul SUMP Phase II Implementation Plan Project, Co-financed
with the EU under the Transport Sectoral Operational
Programme (USOP) managed by the Ministry of Transport and
Infrastructure, held the Istanbul 2040 Mobility Scenarios Workshop on 14 January
2025 to shape the vision for Istanbul’s transportation system in 2040. The
workshop brought together a wide range of stakeholders.
The Future Vision Panel, moderated by journalist Ayça Ceylan, featured
transportation expert Prof. Dr. Haluk Gerçek and tech entrepreneur Alphan
Manas. The panel addressed key topics such as innovation, urban planning, and
the future of transportation.
The workshop also included detailed evaluations of alternative scenario
studies prepared for Istanbul's 2040 mobility plan. Working groups analyzed
innovative and sustainability-focused alternative scenarios based on specific
criteria.
Each group examined the scenarios in terms of feasibility, long-term
impacts, and sustainability. They focused on topics such as transportation
infrastructure, social accessibility, eco-friendly technologies, and economic
transformation. The scenario analyses involved discussions of each approach's
strengths and weaknesses. By the end of the sessions, the aim was to develop a
more comprehensive and inclusive mobility plan for Istanbul by synthesizing the
strengths of all the scenarios.