Figure 1.
Classification of sidewalk design factors based on their contribution to the main dimensions of equitable use of sidewalks [19]
Figure 2.
Site master plan of Belediye Boulevard identifying Automobile route and the pedestrian route [Enhanced Google Earth image]
Table 1.
The eight principles of sidewalks, their elements and the expected outcome of their application [21]
| PRINCIPLE | ELEMENT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Proper sizing |
| Guarantees enough space for people to walk and occupy the sidewalks. |
| Universal accessibility |
| Provides an urban space that everyone can use. |
| Safe connections |
| Ensures continuous walking routes connected to other means of transport. |
| Clear signage |
| Promotes communication between people and the urban space. |
| Attractive spaces |
| Provide an environment where people feel comfortable. |
| Permanent security |
| Invites people to occupy urban spaces with more regularity. |
| Quality surfaces |
| Confer a sense of comfort and safety while walking. |
| Efficient drainage |
| Fosters sidewalk resilience. |
Figure 3.
The sidewalk near a restaurant area with a width of 3.6 meters (Author, 2025)
Figure 4-5.
The widest pathway with a width of 9 meters consisting of two separate parts (Author, 2025)
Figure 6-7
Pathways along the Boulevard with a width between 2.5-2.7 meters (Author, 2025)
Figure 8-9.
Telephone openings and extrusions interrupting the concrete tactile surface (Author, 2025)
Figure 10-11.
A clear decrease in the width in front of cafe area to 2-1 meter (Author, 2025)
Figure 12.
A limited width in the sidewalk to 90cm creates accessibility issues (Author, 2025)
Figure 13.
The figure shows DepthmapX Visibility Graph Analysis results and the distribution of connected and disconnected areas [22]
Figure 14.
The figure shows DepthmapX Visibility Graph Analysis results and the distribution of integrated and segregate areas [22]
Figure 15.
Percentage chart of participant gender (Author, 2025)
Figure 16.
Percentage chart of participant ages (Author, 2025)
Figure 17.
The chart shows the number of users according to the method of transportation (Author, 2025)
Figure 18.
The chart shows the scale factor determining the condition of Belediye Boulevard (Author, 2025)
Figure 19.
Safety of the users while using Belediye Boulevard (Author, 2025)
Figure 20.
Evaluation of the seating areas in Belediye Boulevard (Author, 2025)
Figure 21.
Chart of the green areas’ percentage (Author, 2025)
Figure 22.
Cross section of Belediye Boulevard current status [23], [Edited by Author, 2025]
Figure 23.
Cross section of Belediye Boulevard current status [23], [Edited by Author, 2025]