Istanbul is crowded. That's a fact.The infrastructure of the city is strained as it is, and really can't handle the amount of people that live here. I see it every evening when traffic is at a standstill. To get across town anytime after three in the afternoon takes an hour and a half. I can almost walk that fast.
Istanbul's population is expected to exceed 20 million people by 2020. With a country of 70 million, thats almost a third of the population - in a fairly small area. The fact is, Turkey faces a huge problem with unemployment, and Istanbul offers the best opportunity for the average rural citizen.
As Turkey continues to court the EU for acceptance, the major question on every European country's mind is: can we handle the unrestricted influx of tens of thousands of Turkish migrant workers?
Time will tell whether the EU lets Turkey in, but for now Turkey should be looking at how it can manage it's burgeoning population. I suggest a public works project. How about....a comprehensive metro for Istanbul? Get on it!
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