Let's Talk About Environmental Problems in Istanbul

I was born in Istanbul and I lived there until I was 23. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It has a population of 20 million. This is an amazing figure. As far as I know, Istanbul is the Europe's most crowded city by the population. Of course, this causes many problems.

One of the problems is traffic congestion. There are too many vehicles, and their number is increasing day by day! There aren't enough roads. Most part of the transportation system of Istanbul is served by bus, by car, by service (?). By the way, the number of new transport vehicles such as Metrobus, Marmaray Rail are increasing. When we look at the number of vehicles and increasing population, we can say that new transport will not be enough. Actually, the more new transport or vehicles are in Istanbul, the more people will move to Istanbul. So traffic congestion in Istanbul is not limited to peak hours. From my point of view, the problem is not about the new transport system. The government should promote the other cities in Turkey. Then most people would give up moving to Istanbul, because they would easily be able to find what they want to.

The second problem is air pollution. Actually, it is connected to the first problem, because too many vehicles cause air pollution. And trees are cut down for new buildings and new skyscrapers. The government is trying to make Istanbul the center of the economy, industry, commerce, art and a lot of other things! I think that it is not right. Istanbul shouldn't be the center of everything. It just needs a little peace!

-I think there is a word missing before 'service'?

-'A lot' is two words.

Let's Talk About Environmental Problems in Istanbul

I was born in Istanbul and I lived there until I was 23. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It has a population of 20 million. This is an amazing figure. As far as I know, Istanbul is the Europe's most crowded city by the population. Of course, this causes many problems.

One of the problems is traffic congestion. There are too many vehicles. And their number is increasing day by day! There isn't enough road. Most part of the transportation system requirements of Istanbul has are provided by bus, by car, by and service[?]. By the way, the number of new transport vehicles such as Metrobus, Marmaray Rail are increasing. When we look at the number of vehicles and increasing population, we can say that new transport will not be enough. Actually, the more new transport or vehicles that are in Istanbul, the more people move to Istanbul. So. traffic congestion in Istanbul is not limited to peak hours. From my point of view, the problem is not about the new transport system. The government should back up the other cities in Turkey. Then most people would give up moving to Istanbul, because they would easily be able to find what they want to elsewhere.

The second problem is air pollution. Actually, it is connected to the first problem, because too many vehicles cause an increase in air pollution. And trees are cut down for new buildings and new skyscrapers, reducing their contribution to air quality. The government is trying to make Istanbul the center [centre] of the economy, industry, commerce, art and a lot of things! I think that it is not right. Istanbul shouldn't be the center of everything. It just needs a little peace!

I suspect it's similar to London, Buket. It is a magnet that attracts businesses from all over the world. At least you have Ankara!

You'd think that distance was a problem and the only way to communicate was by post or courier!

Of course those who are part of it tend to have the power and influence to convince others that there is no other viable option. I know that traffic in London was having the same effect, but I'm not sure that the congestion charge and emission zones actually help. The work that I do cannot be done remotely, but it certainly doesn't require being in the capital.

Den.