A study on city center accessibility and transportation network functionality

The case of Trabzon

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ID21680092
AuthorsS Asal Hojjati (0000-0003-2322-2733, Karadeniz Technical University), Saide Selin ERAY (0000-0001-7347-4600, Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi)
Year2026
Issue51
Pages1-12
Publication date2026-06-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueİDEALKENT (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1307-9905 • E-ISSN: 2602-2133
PublisherIDEALKENT (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.31198/idealkent.1681190
OpenAlexW7163529318
LanguageEN
References cited30

Accessibility is a key factor in shaping the functionality of city centers. Access through public transportation, the prioritization of pedestrian-friendly circulation, and reduced private-vehicle use significantly enhance urban usability. In cities where public transport systems and pedestrian infrastructure are underdeveloped, dependence on private vehicles often leads to congestion, traffic problems, noise, and air pollution. The road network surrounding Atatürk Area, an important node in Trabzon’s city center, has changed continuously over time in response to the city’s development needs. This study examines how different transportation modes affect city-center accessibility and functionality. To this end, the accessibility of Trabzon’s city center and the effectiveness of its transportation network were analyzed across two periods through three transportation modes: pedestrian circulation, public transportation routes, and private-vehicle roads. The analysis is based on fieldwork and mapping methods. The findings indicate that pedestrianization efforts and improvements to public transportation between 2019 and 2025 have significantly improved mobility and traffic flow in the area

Flow network · Pedestrian · Prioritization · Public transport · Transportation infrastructure · Transportation planning · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Urban Design and Spatial Analysis · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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