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Kadıköy Pier Bus Stops Removed; New Terminal Announced
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Kadıköy Pier Bus Stops Removed; New Terminal Announced

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Bus stops at Kadıköy Pier in Istanbul will be removed as part of the Kadıköy Square Pedestrianization Project.
  • 26 bus lines and 286 vehicles will be relocated from the pier area to Uzunçayır.
  • The move aims to reduce bus traffic, increase pedestrian space, and improve traffic flow in Kadıköy.

Istanbul's Kadıköy Pier will soon be free of its bustling bus platforms as part of a major pedestrianization project for Kadıköy Square. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) announced that the changes aim to significantly reduce bus congestion and ease traffic flow in the area.

A total of 26 bus lines, involving 286 vehicles and approximately 2,461 daily trips, will be moved from the Kadıköy Pier area. These services will now operate from the Uzunçayır Bus Terminal.

Passengers using these relocated lines will need to travel to Uzunçayır and then transfer to Kadıköy Center to connect with other public transportation systems. The municipality expects this relocation to alleviate bus traffic within Kadıköy and enhance pedestrian movement, making the square more accessible and enjoyable for walkers.

The project's completion is anticipated to create larger pedestrian zones around Kadıköy Square. Images from the Uzunçayır Bus Terminal, the new hub for these lines, have been released.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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