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Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

Ordu Four-Stage Transport Model

Sustainable urban mobility plan is a strategy and action plan aimed at making the transportation systems of a city or region more environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially sustainable. These plans typically aim to solve transportation problems that arise with the increasing population of cities and improve quality of life.

Sustainable urban mobility plans focus on various modes of transportation and generally include the following elements:

  1. Public Transport: Steps such as expanding public transportation systems, increasing accessibility, and improving service quality, including providing frequent and reliable services.
  2. Cycling and Pedestrian Paths: Developing infrastructure and services such as bicycle lanes, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle-sharing programs to encourage people to prefer environmentally friendly transportation modes like cycling and walking.
  3. Traffic Management: Measures to regulate traffic flow to reduce congestion, including synchronizing traffic signals, implementing regional traffic restrictions, and managing parking.
  4. Urban Planning and Regulation: Involves making strategic decisions related to transportation, particularly regarding the placement of residential, commercial, and shopping centers, based on sustainability principles.
  5. Technological Innovations: Aiming to develop more effective and efficient transportation solutions using technological innovations such as smart transportation systems, electric vehicles, and shared mobility services.
  6. Increasing Public Awareness: Organizing education and awareness campaigns to inform the public about sustainable transportation options and encourage the adoption of these alternatives in society.

These plans are usually prepared and implemented through collaboration between urban administrations, local governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and local communities. The goal of sustainable urban mobility plans is to make transportation systems more sustainable in order to improve cities' quality of life, reduce environmental impacts, and provide economic benefits."

  1. Situation Assessment and Analysis: In the first stage, the current transportation situation and problems are analyzed in detail. Factors such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and transportation infrastructure deficiencies are reviewed. This stage helps to understand the current situation and identify improvement opportunities.
  2. Goal Setting: After the analysis, the goals and desired outcomes of the plan are determined. These goals define how the transportation system will be improved in terms of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. For example, goals may include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, alleviating traffic congestion, or increasing bicycle usage.
  3. Strategy Development: Strategies are developed to achieve the identified goals. These strategies may include various measures such as expanding public transportation systems, constructing bicycle lanes, or improving traffic management. The effectiveness of strategies is determined considering factors such as resources and feasibility.
  4. Action Plan Creation: Concrete actions and steps are identified for implementing the strategies. This action plan includes the responsibility, timeline, budget, and performance indicators for each step. The action plan is crucial to ensure the feasibility and success of the plan.
  5. Implementation and Monitoring: Along with the implementation of the action plan, a monitoring and evaluation mechanism is established to track progress and assess the process. This monitoring process is used to evaluate how close the goals are being achieved and measure the effectiveness of the strategies. If necessary, the plan may need to be revised or updated.

These stages guide the comprehensive and effective preparation and implementation of sustainable mobility plans. Each stage facilitates collaboration among participants and the creation of a shared vision.

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