Istanbul Mall's New Bike Parking Lot Waits for Brave Cyclists
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İstanbul'un Alışveriş Merkezi'ndeki Bisiklet Parkı Cesur Bisikletçileri Bekliyor
07/07/2010 09:47:38
Istanbul mall's new bike parking lot waits for brave cyclists
July 6, 2010
New bicycle parking lots at an Istanbulmallwill helpencouragepeople to ride instead of drive, shoppers in the neighborhood said Tuesday, though some wondered how many cyclists would actually brave the traffic and hills.
A large sign at the Cevahir Shopping Centerheraldsits opening two months ago ofdedicatedparking spots for pedal-powered transport: "We made an environmentalistinvestment. We opened a parking area for bicycles.'
The area around the mall, located where the busy and hilly neighborhoods of Şişli, Mecidiyeköy and Fulya meet, is almost always traffic-clogged, and contains noroutesfor cyclists.
"It would be good if there was a cycle route here since riding is healthier and saves energy. But the trafficcongestiondoes not allow bike riders,' said Eşref Demirci, a visitor to the mall. He said it is impossible to ride almost anywhere in Istanbul and thus the bicycle parking spaces at Cevahir will beuseless.
Mall officials say they areawarethat it is difficult for bicyclists to get to Cevahir due to the narrow roads and lack of cycling routes, but they believe the parking lot can still encourage riders. Mall spokesman Ufuk İşman told the Daily News that it is themunicipality'sdutyto create bikelanesin the area.
Mall spokesman İşman said many people have already made use of the bike parking lot, but some visitors to the shopping center disagree. Hüseyin Alkan, who works in front of the mall all day checking on thearrivaltimes of private buses, said he had only seen bicycles parked there twice in the two months since the lot had been opened.
Istanbul Mall's New Bike Parking Lot Waits for Brave Cyclists - İstanbul'un Alışveriş Merkezi'ndeki Bisiklet Parkı Cesur Bisikletçileri Bekliyor
Istanbul mall's new bike parking lot waits for brave cyclists
July 6, 2010
New bicycle parking lots at an Istanbulmallwill helpencouragepeople to ride instead of drive, shoppers in the neighborhood said Tuesday, though some wondered how many cyclists would actually brave the traffic and hills.
A large sign at the Cevahir Shopping Centerheraldsits opening two months ago ofdedicatedparking spots for pedal-powered transport: "We made an environmentalistinvestment. We opened a parking area for bicycles.'
The area around the mall, located where the busy and hilly neighborhoods of Şişli, Mecidiyeköy and Fulya meet, is almost always traffic-clogged, and contains noroutesfor cyclists.
"It would be good if there was a cycle route here since riding is healthier and saves energy. But the trafficcongestiondoes not allow bike riders,' said Eşref Demirci, a visitor to the mall. He said it is impossible to ride almost anywhere in Istanbul and thus the bicycle parking spaces at Cevahir will beuseless.
Mall officials say they areawarethat it is difficult for bicyclists to get to Cevahir due to the narrow roads and lack of cycling routes, but they believe the parking lot can still encourage riders. Mall spokesman Ufuk İşman told the Daily News that it is themunicipality'sdutyto create bikelanesin the area.
Mall spokesman İşman said many people have already made use of the bike parking lot, but some visitors to the shopping center disagree. Hüseyin Alkan, who works in front of the mall all day checking on thearrivaltimes of private buses, said he had only seen bicycles parked there twice in the two months since the lot had been opened.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=a-cycle-parking-space-in-the-city-without-cycle-route-2010-07-06
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