During the 9-day Ramadan Bayram holiday, many citizens took the opportunity to travel outside their cities starting from Saturday. In Istanbul, where traffic congestion is one of the top complaints among residents, the traffic congestion decreased significantly during the holiday.
According to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Traffic Congestion Map, the traffic congestion in the city dropped to as low as 6 percent as of 10:30 AM. The congestion was as low as 2 percent on the Anatolian side and 9 percent on the European side of the city.
On normal days, the traffic congestion during weekday mornings and evenings, and weekend afternoons would often result in a red or even maroon color-coded traffic map. However, before the Ramadan Bayram holiday, the traffic map turned “green,” indicating significantly reduced congestion.
The decrease in traffic congestion during the holiday period was a relief for many Istanbul residents who often have to deal with long commute times and delays due to heavy traffic. The decrease in congestion was especially noticeable on the Anatolian side of the city, where traffic congestion dropped to as low as 2 percent.
Overall, the Ramadan Bayram holiday provided a welcome respite for residents of Istanbul by offering a temporary reprieve from the usual traffic congestion that plagues the city. The reduced congestion allowed residents to enjoy a smoother and more relaxed commute during the holiday period, making it easier and more pleasant for them to travel around the city.
