Istanbul SUMP, Istanbul’s first sustainable urban transportation plan, takes an important step to make the city’s transportation system more environmentally friendly, inclusive and resilient. Istanbul Sustainable Urban Transport Plan (SKUp) Phase II – Implementation Plan Project, whose beneficiary is Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, was launched in June 2023. Co-financed by the European Union, the Second Implementation Plan Project is being implemented under the consultancy of GIZ International Services. The project aims to create an accessible, integrated and sustainable transportation network for all Istanbulites in line with the existing structure of Istanbul with a population of over 16 million.

Innovative solutions such as low emission zones, traffic calming efforts, expansion of maritime transportation networks, and new pedestrian and bicycle routes to support public transportation are being implemented in the project. In addition, transportation systems that are resilient to disasters and emergencies are being created. While preserving Istanbul’s cultural and historical richness, SKUp also involves the community in the process, covering all segments of urban life. One of the priorities is to ensure that everyone, especially women, children, people with disabilities and young people, can travel safely in a healthier and more livable city. Within the scope of this project, an Activity Based Model is being developed for Istanbul’s functional urban space. Thanks to this methodology, which is being applied for the first time in the world in a city of this size, feasibility studies for transportation investments in Istanbul will be carried out much more accurately. In addition, an operational and financial plan is being prepared for the projects identified in line with the three main themes within the scope of Istanbul SDUp Phase I. With this plan, it is aimed to finalize Istanbul’s sustainable transportation investments in the short, medium and long term.