INVESTIGATING THE DESIGNS OF SIDEWALK-PEDESTRIAN PATH AND ELEVATION DIFFERENCE SOLUTIONS IN TERMS OF ACCESS OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE IN SELCUK UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
SELÇUK ÜNİVERSİTESİ KAMPÜSÜ’NDE KALDIRIM-YAYA YOLU TASARIMLARI İLE KOT FARKI ÇÖZÜMLERİNİN FİZİKSEL ENGELLİ ERİŞİMİ AÇISINDAN İRDELENMESİ

Author : Banu KURTASLAN -- Kübra KÜÇÜKAĞTAŞ
Number of pages : 21-53

Abstract

The extent to which a city is accessible by all the people living in the city is one of the most important indicators of the quality of urban life. The concept of accessibility is not only part of urban mobility or use, but also an important tool in the realization of urban rights such as being in the city, being visible and public space representation (Yücesoy vd. 2007). Constructing cities so that they can be accessed everywhere points to the harmony of all the design features that make up the city. In this framework, the social qualities of the city are shown to be accessible and harmonious with users of all ages, genders, social classes and groups. Thus, accessibility becomes an important concept that must be addressed not only with the physical or design problem but also with urban rights and social justice, which integrates, socializes and encompasses all urban areas. The design of pedestrian paths and sidewalks, staircases, ramps and pedestrian crossings, which have important functions in urban life, must be done in accordance with certain principles. This study was carried out on the assessment of pedestrian roads and sidewalks, stairs, ramps and pedestrian crossings in the campus of Selçuk University in terms of accessibility and adequacy, and evaluations were made to create reflections on the campus practice.

Keywords

accesibility, pedestrian path, pedestrian crossing, sidewalk, ramp, stairs.

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