Within the protocol signed between Marmara University and Ministry of Health Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health, “Shared Bicycle Area” was created in the campus.

Within the project developed within the scope of this protocol, 12 bicycles were offered to the service of students, teaching staff  and administrative personel with the organization of Marmara University Health, Culture and Sports Department. With the improvement of the project, many more bicycle will be available to use in different campuses of Marmara University.

The opening ceremony  was held with the attandance of Rector  Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar. He  drew attention to the importance of the movement for healthy living. In his speech, Özvar mentioned “ I believe these kind of projects are important to lead the physical  activity and the healthy living. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the project, especially our Health, Culture and Sports Department. I invite our students, faculty and administrative staff to use shared bicycles”. 

Shared bicycles that are located near the PTT Office can be accesed by student ID card and filled out form.  Once purchased, students  can  used  the bycles  in the campus for healthy life and transportation. With this project, campus security officials  also started to use 3 bicycles inside the campus, as well as  students, teaching staff, administrative personal.