Türkiye’s National Smart Transportation Systems Strategy Document and 2020-2023 Action Plan

Türkiye’s National Smart Transportation Systems Strategy Document and 2020-2023 Action Plan presents a holistic approach to transforming national transportation systems through technology, focusing on sustainability, safety, and efficiency improvements. The plan is comprehensive, setting clear visions, missions, and strategic objectives, all geared towards integrating the most advanced technological solutions available.

Vision and objectives

• Vision: To create a highly efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation network by leveraging smart technologies to enhance the travel experience, reduce environmental impact, and improve economic efficiency.
• Mission: Implement smart transportation systems that integrate user, vehicle, infrastructure, and centre communications to optimise transportation operations.

Strategic aims

1. Developing AUS infrastructure: This includes modernising existing infrastructure to support smart transportation technologies, such as intelligent traffic management systems, real-time data collection, and connectivity enhancements.
2. Promoting sustainable smart mobility: Focuses on reducing dependency on conventional transportation modes through the promotion of shared and public transport options enabled by smart systems.
3. Ensuring road and driving safety: Implementing systems aimed at reducing traffic accidents and enhancing road safety through technologies such as automated speed enforcement and collision avoidance systems.
4. Creating a livable environment and informed society: This involves initiatives to reduce environmental pollution and increase public awareness and engagement regarding the benefits of smart transportation.
5. Facilitating data sharing and security: Ensuring that the data collected by various smart transportation systems are shared securely among stakeholders to improve system efficiency without compromising user privacy.

Action plan

• Short to medium term: Initial implementation of pilot projects to test and refine smart technologies in select urban areas.
• Long-term: Expansion of successful technologies nationwide, with continuous improvements and upgrades based on emerging trends and technologies.

Technologies and innovations

• Emphasises the use of advanced communication technologies, sensing and monitoring equipment, and data analytics tools to facilitate the smooth operation of smart transportation systems.
• Future-oriented technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning are highlighted for their potential to transform transportation systems into more adaptive and responsive entities.

The strategy also aims to position the country to be competitive on a global scale, aligning with international standards and practices in smart transportation.