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The increase in the number of vehicles brings parking needs in city centers. Many studies are being carried out to solve the problem and new parking lots are constructed. With the developing technology, smart systems are effectively used to increase the capacity of existing car parks. Unfortunately, both putting new car parks into service and equipping existing car parks with technological facilities cannot solve the problem. This highlights that public transportation is used effectively instead of vehicles. On the other hand, the idea of enabling people to reduce parking time is a partial solution. Thus, new smart parking mobile application called “Let's Share a Single Vehicle Park-TAPP was developed conceptually. In the system, utilization period must be specified by the user. Users who specify the duration of utilization are rewarded as a fee when they comply. If they do not, they are faced with overpayment and parking utilization restriction. The parking capacity will be planned instantly and an effective operating performance will be achieved. The factors affecting the proposed system were determined by SWOT analysis and the weighting of each factor using the AHP method was obtained by pairwise comparisons. With the A'WOT analysis, it has been determined that the increase in the need for parking spaces with the increase in the number of vehicles. The need for parking, which is the most important factor due to the increasing number of vehicles, shows the need for such innovative systems when all general factor weights of factors are evaluated together. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the problems that emerged in rapidly growing cities is urban transport. Besides traffic congestion, this problem is a threat to the sustainability of the environment and urban mobility. Due to the incapability of traditional urban transport plans, they started to be replaced by Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP). This study mentions the new emerging planning approach, reveals the theoretical framework of the subject; then, discusses the current situation of urban transport planning in Turkey. The study analyses the objectives of the Istanbul SUMP, the first plan implemented in Turkey, through MAXQDA software in terms of essential features of the SUMP approach. As a result of the study, indications about level of meeting the requirements of the SUMP approach of Istanbul SUMP were obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Micromobility systems became very popular in Turkey as well as in many parts of the world in recent years. The main reasons for the increase in the popularity of micromobility systems are the increasing vehicle sharing systems, being an economical alternative especially in short distances defined as the last kilometer or last mile, being adversely affected by traffic jams at the lowest level and the perception of these systems being environmentally friendly. However, the extent to which these thoughts or perceptions reflect reality is an issue that should be carefully considered. Micromobility systems are modes of transportation that have become very popular, largely among youngsters as they have an enjoyable use. However, ther are alternatives that have low security, can not offer solutions to traffic jams, and have adverse effects on the environment, contrary to the general public perception. However, they offer an important and positive transportation alternative when used as a complementary mode of transportation in the last kilometer instead of motor vehicles. On the other hand, comprehensive studies such as social benefit/cost analyzes should be carried out to determine the effectiveness of micromobility systems, and important legal regulations should be made regarding the use of these systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]