Sustainable Transportation Systems Framework and Spatial Analysis with Fractal Analysis Method

Urban studies vary in their evaluations, but the fractal analysis method has been chosen as a tool to achieve strong results with development of geographical modeling and spatial analysis. Fractal geometry is primarily used to detect difference; measure the complexity dependent on initial conditions of the system; and evaluate interactions between spaces. Since formation of a city consists of different layers, systems, and forms, fractal geometry is preferred for this study. The examination of urban spaces is made possible through spatial analysis. The study measures the effectiveness of spatial analysis and transportation decisions. While macroform of a city can be formed with sustainability of transportation, the city's sprawl and controlled development also progress accordingly. Urban density can only be managed through planning decisions. The macroform transformation of Bursa province from past to present has been observed in space. Analysis was conducted on two areas, transportation infrastructure and urban built texture, to understand the change. Based on the coefficient obtained from the spatial analysis, it is evident that transportation decisions significantly influence the transformation of Bursa province in planning decisions, and this transformation is intertwined with settlement texture. The coefficients obtained from fractal analysis emphasize presence of urban sprawl in space.