Traffic Density in Istanbul was 53% on the First Day of the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Quick Look
- On the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year in Istanbul, traffic density was measured as 53 percent at 07.45, according to IMM Traffic Density Map data.
- This intensity was reflected in the traffic camera footage on the D-100 in Kadıköy and Şişli.
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Why It Matters
Every year, the beginning of the academic year leads to a significant increase in traffic density in Istanbul. Student and parent movement increases bus and private vehicle use, causing congestion on main arteries.
On the first day of the 2026-2027 education period in Istanbul, traffic density was measured as 53 percent at 07.45, according to IMM Traffic Density Map data. The traffic in Kadıköy and Şişli D-100 was recorded on camera.
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Open Questions
- It is unknown how this traffic density will change during the day.
- It has not been announced whether measures have been taken by IMM to reduce this density.
