Murat Kurum, the Istanbul candidate of the People’s Alliance, who began his work from the primary day his candidacy was introduced, presenting the initiatives he has ready to deal with the issues of Istanbul on the Haliç Congress Center.
Kurum acknowledged the next throughout his speech: “Today, in this hall; to the Istanbul enthusiasts who strengthen us with their existence; to those who embrace us like a child, like a sibling on every street of Istanbul from Tuzla to Silivri; to all our brothers and sisters who support us, saying ‘Istanbul is Ours’; I extend my deepest love, respect, and affection.”
“Today, together, we will discuss the next 100 years that will shape Istanbul, the significant steps of 2034 and 2053. We will talk about solutions, not problems. We will talk about dedication, not indifference. We will talk about hope, not despair. Today, together, we will say it’s Istanbul’s time. We will embark on a blessed journey solely for Istanbul, solely for the future of Istanbul. Today, we are united. With our artists, with our athletes, with our disabled brothers and sisters, with our youth, we are all together. Today, everyone in this hall, we joined our hands for Istanbul. With excitement and enthusiasm, we came together for the Turkey Century Istanbul Vision.”
“IT IS THE GENUINE MUNICIPAL SERVICE THAT ISTANBULITES DESERVE; IT IS THE AK PARTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE”
“This is Istanbul. Istanbul is not just a city among cities, nor a place among places. It is such a city that there is no equal to it in the world. A city that brings together two seas, two continents, climates, and civilizations. Istanbul is a school that connects goodness, truth, peace, and all virtues with the world from Üsküdar to Eminönü. For 571 years, it has been a virtuous city that has spread truth, courage, and justice into verses. This beautiful city is the love and passion of our people. According to us, managing this city means surrendering to the spirit of Istanbul with your mind, heart, and entire being; it means dedicating yourself to every street and every home. Here we are, with our friends and organization, together; we are a dedicated team to Istanbul, we are the alliance formed by the people in the squares. Our starting point is the municipal service that Istanbulites truly deserve, the real municipal service, the AK Party Municipal Service, under the leadership of our President.”
“CURRENTLY, A GREAT CHAOS AND CONFUSION PREVAIL AMONG THE PEOPLE OF THIS CITY IN ISTANBUL”
“AK Party Municipal Service, which emerged as a star 30 years ago, shone for the first time in Istanbul. Just like the star that shone in the sky when Fatih conquered Istanbul. Unfortunately, this shining progress that began in Istanbul in 1994 entered an unfortunate period of hiatus in 2019. With a part-time municipal approach, Istanbul turned into a tangle of problems. Currently, a great chaos and confusion prevail among the people of this city in Istanbul. And this chaos has completely enveloped the city today. But Istanbul is not helpless. We present to you, the people of Istanbul, a brand new management approach that evaluates all the problems of our beautiful city with a holistic perspective, focusing on the human element.”
“WE WILL OFFER THE PEOPLE OF ISTANBUL A TROUBLE-FREE, CAREFREE SOCIAL LIFE”
“The management approach that will once again make Istanbul shine is called Siztem Istanbul. At the center of Siztem Istanbul, there is only you. I have always seen this in all the responsibilities I have undertaken: while the city transforms the people, the people also transform the city. Unfortunately, Istanbul has lost this beautiful harmony in the last 5 years. Here, we will explain our solutions that will restore balance to this city through the four dimensions of Siztem Istanbul: In every project without exception, we will offer the people of Istanbul a trouble-free, carefree social life. We will adopt an administrative approach without excuses, without arrogance, without excuses. We will present uninterrupted time for Istanbul with our systematic solutions. And together with our entire team, we will work for a unique and unparalleled Istanbul once again. Dear Istanbulites, we promise you an Istanbul that doesn’t trouble you but leads you to success.”
“THE TRAVEL TIME WILL BE REDUCED FROM 64 MINUTES TO 39 MINUTES”
“For public transportation; the average travel time will be reduced from 64 minutes to 39 minutes.”
“THE RAIL SYSTEM WILL BE DOUBLED”
“The length of the rail system will double in the first 5 years and reach 1004 kilometers by the year 2034.”
“ROAD USAGE WILL BE REDUCED”
“The road share, which is currently at 72%, will decrease to 60% by 2029 and further decrease to 48% by 2034.”
“First and foremost;
– The 14.2 km Yenikapı-İncirli-Sefaköy metro line,
– The 18.0 km Sefaköy-Avcılar-Beylikdüzü-TÜYAP metro line,
– The 28.0 km İncirli-Gayrettepe-Söğütlüçeşme metro line,
– The 5.4 km Sultanbeyli-Kurtköy metro line might be accomplished.”
”When the 1004 km goal is achieved with the Sabiha Gökçen-Kurtköy traces, each day:
– 21.75 million vehicle-kilometers,
– 1.94 million automobile hours,
– 1.691 million emissions,
– 10.26 million TL gas financial savings might be achieved.”
”The common journey time might be lowered from 64 minutes to 39 minutes. The common site visitors congestion will lower from 64% to 40%.”
“TWO MAJOR TUNNELS CONNECTING THE TWO SIDES”
“Road transportation will be eased with giant tunnel projects. In the first 5 years, a 25.7 km Çayırbaşı – Ayazağa – Levazım – Dolmabahçe tunnel and an 11.6 km Kağıthane – Bayrampaşa Hal tunnel will be opened on the European side. The Sarıyer-Çayırbaşı Tunnel, extending from the existing one, will be completed as the Sarıyer-Kilyos tunnel. This will provide uninterrupted transportation between Kilyos and Dolmabahçe. Easy access to the North Marmara Highway and the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge will also be ensured. On the Anatolian side, a 10.2 km tunnel will connect Yenisahra to Bostancı. This will save 10 minutes per vehicle, and carbon emissions will be reduced by 13 tons annually.”
“In the second five years, a 50.9 km road tunnel between Bayrampaşa and Büyükçekmece will be completed. With a saving of 45 minutes per vehicle, 44 tons of carbon emissions will be prevented annually. Between Harem-Çengelköy-Kavacık, a 23.8 km road connection will be established, providing an alternative route to the coastal road. With a saving of 20 minutes per vehicle, annual carbon emissions will decrease by 26 tons. Thus, Istanbul will become a city with intelligent, safe, comfortable, sustainable, climate-friendly, and emission-free transportation. The traffic load on the Anatolian side of the E-5 will be reduced with a 30 km side road arrangement between Göztepe and Çayırova. With a saving of 12 minutes per vehicle, carbon emissions will decrease by 20 tons annually.”
“INTERSECTION AND ROAD ARRANGEMENTS”
“Twenty multi-level intersections and 151 intersection arrangements will be implemented at critical junctions experiencing traffic congestion. Projects to eliminate congestion at the Ataköy Junction, which has a low service level and causes traffic density on the D100 highway, will be swiftly implemented. This will ensure uninterrupted traffic flow on the D100 highway in the Edirne-Ankara directions, and the connection ramps in Şirinevler and Ataköy will be much more comfortable.”
“2 MAJOR MOVES TO EASE CITY TRAFFIC”
“Esenler Bus Terminal might be relocated to Eyüp İhsaniye neighborhood, and Harem Bus Terminal will transfer close to the TEM Kurtköy Junction.
Six new logistics facilities might be established exterior town. With these initiatives, the entry of heavy autos into town heart might be reorganized, decreasing site visitors load.”
“THE METROBUS LINE WILL BE EXTENDED”
“Every yr, 100 new autos might be added to the metrobus fleet, and 250 new autos might be added to the bus fleet.
New routes might be added to the metrobus. It might be prolonged to the TÜYAP-Silivri metrobus line.”
“25% DISCOUNT FOR ISPARK, FIRST 30 MINUTES FREE”
“The parking drawback in Istanbul might be solved with new parking initiatives for 250,000 autos. These parking heaps might be established close to most important stops to encourage public transportation.
A 25% low cost might be utilized to ISPARK charges, and the primary half-hour might be free. Electric automobile charging stations might be put in in all ISPARK-owned parking heaps.
With the @Parket app, all of Istanbul’s parking heaps might be at your fingertips in a single software.”
“THE TAXI ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED”
“To handle Istanbul’s taxi points, the Central Taxi Management System might be rapidly established.
The present system might be modified to make taxis extra environment friendly.
The precise want for taxis might be decided scientifically with digital information.
The variety of taxis might be elevated by means of a young course of, contemplating the satisfaction of all events and with out inflicting a lower in worth.
Digital taxi functions might be consolidated below a single central system.
Training, inspection, reward, and penalty techniques might be carried out for taxi drivers.
In the primary yr, neighborhood council buildings and taxi stands might be redesigned in a manner that displays Istanbul’s distinctive structure.”
“THE SHARE OF SEA TRANSPORTATION WILL DOUBLE”
“To alleviate Istanbul site visitors, the share of sea transportation will double.
Three new routes might be launched:
– Istinye to Yenikapı automobile ferry,
– Çubuklu to Yenikapı automobile ferry,
– Çengelköy to Yenikapı automobile ferry,
These initiatives will add various transportation choices to the highway community.”
“THE LENGTH OF BICYCLE LANES WILL BE DOUBLED”
”To purify Istanbul from exhaust emissions and contribute to trendy mobility, electrical automobile charging stations might be elevated. The foundations for a car-free life with built-in transportation techniques that prioritize pedestrians might be established. Smart transportation techniques might be carried out. To promote next-generation mobility and sensible transportation, bicycles might be made a sexy technique of transportation. The size of bicycle lanes might be doubled by 2029, reaching 1000 kilometers, and by 2034, it will likely be expanded to 1500 kilometers. The quantity and high quality of bicycle parks might be elevated. New and handy scooter parking areas might be established, and steps might be taken to advertise using shared bicycles.”
“600 THOUSAND OF OUR HOUSES NEED URGENT RENOVATION”
“We have been within the area for 15 days. Everywhere I am going, our folks ask me about what to do concerning earthquake preparedness and concrete transformation. As we at all times emphasize, we are saying that earthquake readiness is as vital as combating terrorism; it’s a nationwide safety challenge. Yes, the agenda for Istanbul residents is earthquakes and concrete transformation. We promise you, our moms, our youngsters; an Istanbul resilient towards disasters. Currently, now we have a complete of seven.5 million properties and workplaces in our 39 districts. Unfortunately, 1.5 million of them are in danger. Urgent transformation of 600 thousand residences is required ranging from at present.
Before the 2019 native elections, it was declared, ‘We declare an earthquake mobilization.’ It was acknowledged, ‘We will put together Istanbul for earthquakes in 5 years.’ The aim was set, ‘We will rework 20 thousand properties yearly, 100 thousand in 5 years.’ The promise was made, ‘We will quickly full 15 thousand social housing models.’ Truth be informed, the scenario we describe as a misplaced 5 years is that this; not having the ability to fulfill even 5% of what was promised. The metropolitan municipality, with the variety of housing models it has produced, hasn’t even reached half of the success of considered one of our district municipalities. Indeed, in the event that they proceed at this tempo, they will full the transformation in 100 years.
Urban transformation requires seriousness, a way of accountability. Because it’s the proper of our folks to have shelter, the proper to a safe life. We have by no means left these rights of our nation on the mercy of anybody till at present, and we are going to by no means go away them sooner or later.”
“WE WILL SWIFTLY MAKE UP FOR THE LOST YEARS OF ISTANBUL”
“Dear Istanbulites, rest assured, trust us. Because just as we completed 46,000 houses in the floods in Kastamonu, Rize, Bartın, the fires in Antalya, Muğla, the earthquakes in Elazığ, Malatya, and Izmir; just as we initiated the construction of 180,000 houses in the 11 provinces affected by the latest century’s disaster in 3 months, when we took over the duty on April 1, we will swiftly make up for the lost years of Istanbul. Because we care! We want our mothers to live in their homes with security and peace. To prevent any family from experiencing pain, we want to demonstrate the highest level of determination. We will start working as soon as possible, moving systematically and collaboratively, beginning with the most risky areas of Istanbul.”
“WE WILL IMPLEMENT THE FACILITATIVE TRANSFORMATION PLAN TO STREAMLINE THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS”
“We promise to work until there is not a single risky building left in Istanbul. To achieve this, we will swiftly launch a comprehensive urban transformation initiative that will change the fate of our country. In 5 years, we will construct a total of 650,000 housing units in all 39 districts of Istanbul. These units will feature horizontal architecture, focus on neighborly relationships, and will not increase the population by a single person. Of these, 300,000 secure and peaceful homes will be built by KIPTAS, the construction arm of the municipality, which was deliberately halted. Starting on April 15, we will immediately begin accepting applications. We will provide a subsidy of 700,000 Turkish Lira, declaring, ‘Half of it is from us.’ In addition, we will offer 700,000 Turkish Lira in credit support and 100,000 Turkish Lira in moving assistance. The construction will be completed within 18 months. Furthermore, we will transform an additional 250,000 homes by supporting our citizens and private sector. We will swiftly implement necessary zoning changes, which we call the ‘Facilitative Transformation Plan,’ for the areas earmarked for transformation.”
“WE WILL PRODUCE 100,000 SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS AND RENT THEM AT VERY LOW PRICES”
”Here comes one other announcement. You will now hear about our new challenge for the primary time. We will create 100,000 particular social housing models for city transformation and lease them at very low costs to the householders in want of transformation. All 39 districts will profit from this challenge. The housing models won’t be bought; as an alternative, they are going to be rented at very reasonably priced costs to all fellow residents in want. This manner, we are going to shield our low-income brothers and sisters towards excessive rental costs in Istanbul.
We will set up Urban Transformation Offices in all 39 districts and within the riskiest neighborhoods. Citizens can come right here, discover solutions to all their questions, be taught all the main points about what to do, and be a part of the transformation course of with peace of thoughts.”
“WE WILL COLLECTIVELY COMPENSATE FOR ISTANBUL’S LOST 5 YEARS”
”Dear Istanbulites, for the previous 15 days, now we have been current in each neighborhood, each road of this metropolis. Together, as tens of millions of Istanbulites, we are going to work for Istanbul to take motion with the imaginative and prescient of “Turkey Century in Istanbul.” We will attempt wholeheartedly for the aim of constructing Istanbul the Leading City of the Turkey Century, the Flag City Istanbul. Together, we are going to compensate for the misplaced 5 years of Istanbul.
In each district of this metropolis, we are going to implement a mannequin urbanization that can serve for example to the entire world. For everybody to learn pretty from the alternatives of this metropolis; for our youngsters to reside in safe and peaceable properties; for our households to guide lives of prosperity, the place the inhabitants doesn’t improve, however our present inhabitants grows stronger; we are going to run for a strong economic system. We will work for a Istanbul the place kids attain their moms within the quickest and most secure manner, a Istanbul with out troubles. And most significantly, we are going to work for Istanbul that offers the worth it deserves to our historical past, our distinctive heritage, tradition, and the legacy of our civilization.
Our course is Istanbul! Our soul is Istanbul! Our coronary heart is Istanbul! And hopefully, on the night of March 31, historical past might be rewritten in stunning Istanbul! On the night of March 31, neglect will finish in Istanbul, and the historical past of those that love each road of this metropolis will start. On the night of March 31, social media municipality will finish; actual municipality will start! From the morning of April 1, within the skies of Istanbul, winds of prosperity, well-being, welfare, peace, and brotherhood will blow! And collectively, we are going to finish the interval of Istanbul’s hole! We will begin its revival, its rise, its renaissance collectively. With these emotions, I thank every of you to your participation and greet you with love, respect, and reverence.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr