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ENHANCING URBAN MOBILITY: A USER-CENTRIC ANALYSIS OF PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALKS DESIGN IN NORTHERN CYPRUS Cover

ENHANCING URBAN MOBILITY: A USER-CENTRIC ANALYSIS OF PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALKS DESIGN IN NORTHERN CYPRUS

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|Dec 2025

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Figure 1.

Classification of sidewalk design factors based on their contribution to the main dimensions of equitable use of sidewalks [19]
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]
Site master plan of Belediye Boulevard identifying Automobile route and the pedestrian route [Enhanced Google Earth image]

Figure 3.

The sidewalk near a restaurant area with a width of 3.6 meters (Author, 2025)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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]
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]
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)
Percentage chart of participant gender (Author, 2025)

Figure 16.

Percentage chart of participant ages (Author, 2025)
Percentage chart of participant ages (Author, 2025)

Figure 17.

The chart shows the number of users according to the method of transportation (Author, 2025)
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)
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)
Safety of the users while using Belediye Boulevard (Author, 2025)

Figure 20.

Evaluation of the seating areas in Belediye Boulevard (Author, 2025)
Evaluation of the seating areas in Belediye Boulevard (Author, 2025)

Figure 21.

Chart of the green areas’ percentage (Author, 2025)
Chart of the green areas’ percentage (Author, 2025)

Figure 22.

Cross section of Belediye Boulevard current status [23], [Edited by Author, 2025]
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]
Cross section of Belediye Boulevard current status [23], [Edited by Author, 2025]

The eight principles of sidewalks, their elements and the expected outcome of their application [21]

PRINCIPLEELEMENTRESULTS
Proper sizing
  • – Pedestrian zone

  • – Furnishing zone

  • – Frontage zone

Guarantees enough space for people to walk and occupy the sidewalks.
Universal accessibility
  • – Curb ramps

  • – Tactile surfaces

  • – Running slope

Provides an urban space that everyone can use.
Safe connections
  • – Connectivity

  • – Corners

  • – Crosswalks

  • – Public transport stops and stations

Ensures continuous walking routes connected to other means of transport.
Clear signage
  • – Informative signage

  • – Pedestrian traffic lights

Promotes communication between people and the urban space.
Attractive spaces
  • – Vegetation

  • – Urban furniture

Provide an environment where people feel comfortable.
Permanent security
  • – Public lighting

  • – Active frontages

Invites people to occupy urban spaces with more regularity.
Quality surfaces
  • – Site-cast concrete

  • – Porous concrete

  • – Interlocking concrete pavers

  • – Cement tiles

  • – Precast concrete slabs

Confer a sense of comfort and safety while walking.
Efficient drainage
  • – Cross slope

  • – Rain garden

Fosters sidewalk resilience.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2025-0051 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 105 - 120
Submitted on: Sep 26, 2024
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Accepted on: Oct 20, 2025
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Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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