Determination of sidewalk corridors for sustainable pedestrian transport in Tekirdağ Süleymanpaşa

As a result of the increasing population and number of vehicles in developing and growing cities, vehicle-oriented arrangements have been made in transportation. This situation negatively affects the movement of pedestrians, which is the main element of transportation in the city and plays an active role. Transportation systems in cities should be established in advance with both pedestrian and motorized transportation vehicles. Pedestrian corridors that are accessible and usable by everyone in the city are seen as important areas for pedestrian health. In this study, it is aimed to determine the adequacy of sidewalk corridors for sustainable pedestrian transportation in Tekirdağ Süleymanpaşa district, to determine their potential and deficiencies, and to develop suggestions for contributing to the identity of the city. First of all, the concept of pedestrian and sidewalk corridor, which is the main element of the concept of transportation and transportation, which has a great importance in the urban space, the historical development of pedestrian zones, pedestrian characteristics, areas, planning and design principles and sidewalk corridor zones are examined The current conditions of the streets selected as the research area were determined. It was evaluated by considering 9 criteria (occupation status, obstructions, suitable width, physical condition, continuity, slope, cleanliness, shade condition, buffer zone). According to the data obtained, Mimar Sinan Street is highly suitable as a sidewalk corridor, İbrahim Efendi Street, Peştemalcı Street and Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Büyükerşen Street was determined as unsuitable areas. Suggestions for these areas are presented.