Rail Systems Projects
Metrobus Transport Line
Metrobus Transport Line
Türkiye's first Metrobus road project
Istanbul, Avcılar to Kadıköy Söğütlüçeşme, along the D-100 highway
The first phase, 11.8 km, was completed in a record 77 days.
Metrobus Transport Line
General Information
Location
Istanbul, Avcılar to Kadıköy Söğütlüçeşme, along the D-100 highway
Employer
İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
Project Scale
42 km of dedicated lane public transport on the D-100 highway
Project Duration
The first phase, 11.8 km, was completed in a record 77 days.
Passenger Capacity
1 million passengers daily
Infrastructure Components
34 stops15 underpass bridgesNew service roads, junctions and pedestrian crossings
Impact
D-100 highway capacity increased by 100%
The Metrobus Project, Türkiye's first implementation, is an innovative public transport solution integrating metro and bus systems.
Architectural and Engineering Details
Dedicated Metrobus lanes, modern stops and crossing bridges were constructed. Beyond creating a public transport line, lane, service road, junction and pedestrian crossing changes increased D-100 highway capacity by 100%.
Technologies and Innovations Used
High capacity buses provide fast, uninterrupted travel in dedicated lanes. Combining metro standard speed and comfort with bus flexibility created a unique solution.
Special Solutions
The first phase, the 11.8 km Avcılar Topkapı line, was completed and opened in just 77 days. Work under heavy traffic conditions minimally affected city life.
Project Stages
Construction Stages
01
Phase 1, Avcılar Topkapı, 11.8 km → completed in 77 days
02
Phase 2, Topkapı Zincirlikuyu
03
Phase 3, Zincirlikuyu Söğütlüçeşme
Solutions
Round the clock work completed the line rapidly amid heavy urban traffic. Modern stops, pedestrian crossings and underpass bridges ensured safety and accessibility.
Sustainability
Economic and Social Impact
Metrobus shortened journeys and improved daily life for one million Istanbul residents. Creating a new urban transport culture, it supports the economy through labor and fuel savings.
Sustainability and Environmental Sensitivity
Greater public transport capacity reduced private car use, lowering carbon emissions and promoting environmentally sensitive transport.
Built along Istanbul's busiest corridor, the D-100 highway, the 42 km line runs from Avcılar to Kadıköy Söğütlüçeşme. Now carrying around one million daily, it marked a turning point in the city's transport infrastructure.
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