Geographic Information Systems-Based Bicycle Parking Accessibility in Sustainable Campus Planning: Erciyes University Campus

Campus areas follow the model of a city, with a unique population, transportation system, and urban and environmental services. They also serve important functions within cities, offering various beneficial services. Consequently, the sustainability of university campuses contributes to the overall urban sustainability. Furthermore, the consideration of campus sustainability involves multiple factors, and transportation is one of the most important. This study examined the areas served by the bicycle parking points located on the Erciyes University campus, particularly the areas within a walking distance of 500 m. The study used geographic information systems (GIS) and network analysis and found that some buildings within the campus were not located within 500 m of the bicycle parking points by walking. Notably, it is not sufficient to determine the service areas by simply considering a circle with a diameter of 500 m centered on the bicycle parking point. This study underscores the influence of bicycle parking locations on campus sustainability and the benefit of using GIS in the planning of transportation infrastructure.