The analysis of cycling which is one of the urban transportation modes in Midyat

In recent years, with the traffic problems in cities and environmentalist approaches in transportation, the need for sustainable transportation systems has started to emerge. It has been realized that the increasing problems of today will reduce the quality of life of future generations and that the problems to be experienced in the future are the harbinger of much bigger questions. Therefore, the need for a more environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation system has arisen. Efforts to increase the use of bicycles and bicycles, which have become a part of the transportation system in many cities around the world, have started to encourage a non-motorized transportation system. Many governments, local administrations and non-governmental organizations around the world are working in this direction. In our country, the use of bicycles and studies on this have started to emerge in recent years. The aim of this study is to evaluate bicycles and bicycle paths, which are a part of sustainable transportation, in Midyat district center. The needs of bicycle users living in the city are addressed by considering the physical characteristics of the city and the structure of the society; It is aimed to increase the use of bicycles in the city by solving the existing bicycle paths and problems, new route designs that are complementary to ensure sustainability and determination of other components to increase the use of bicycles. Keywords: Bicycle transportation, Urban transportation, Midyat, Non-motorized transportation, Sustainable Transportation