PLANING THE BICYCLE ROADS IN THE CITIES; EXAMPLES IN THE WORLD AND IN TURKEY
Author(s): Funda Ankaya1, Bahriye Gülgün2, Kubra Yazici3
- 1. Manisa Celal Bayar University, Alaşehir Vocational School, Landscape and Ornamental Plants Program, 45600 Alaşehir/Manisa.
- 2. Department of Landscape Architecture Faculty of Agriculture, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir- Turkey
- 3. Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Gaziosmanpasa University, Taslciftlik campus, Tokat, -Turkey
Abstract: Increasing population, increasing usage of motor vehicle due to the unplanned city construction brought problems related transportation, this situation has affected human health and also the quality of city life. Bicycle is not also healthy, eco friendly, trustworthy and enjoyable also it is accepted as a way of transportation especially in these years, usage of bicycle has increased. The most important factor to support usage of bicycle is to obtain the road security. In this study, the historical development of bicycle roads ,samples of bicycle roads and the importance of the criteria’s of planning have been mentioned and talked about the samples around the world and in Turkey. As a result, opinions about this issue.