Mersin students participate in safe cycling event

As part of European Mobility Week, the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality organized the ‘Pedal Safely from Home to School’ event to promote eco-friendly and safe transportation. Coordinated by the Department of Transportation, the initiative saw 30 students ride their bicycles from Viranşehir Street to the 75. Yıl Viranşehir Secondary School.

The participants utilized completed bicycle infrastructure to complete their journey, highlighting the benefits of cycling as a healthy, economical, and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Erdal Savran, a transportation engineer with the municipality, emphasized the importance of instilling sustainable transportation awareness in children from a young age. He noted that cycling is a valuable energy-efficient option for the city and helps reduce the carbon footprint caused by motorized vehicles.