Vision Zero Cities: How Istanbul Builds Subways Cheap — And What U.S. Cities Can Learn

Istanbul has expanded its subway network by more than 200 miles over the past three decades.

By Elif Ensari

9:02 PM PDT on October 27, 2025

Vision Zero Cities: How Istanbul Builds Subways Cheap — And What U.S. Cities Can Learn

Istanbul has expanded its subway network by more than 200 miles over the past three decades.

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Vision Zero Cities: How Istanbul Builds Subways Cheap — And What U.S. Cities Can Learn

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