The study and evaluation of cycle lanes and the possibility for their development in the city of Baharestan

Transportation is one of the major issues within cities, and it should therefore be consistent with sustainable development standards. Based on this attitude, there is an urgency and importance for using a nonmotorized transportation system, in particular the bicycle, which can serve as a replacement for the automobile for short trips inside the city. Therefore, this article aims to identify the weaknesses and strengths of such a transportation system, and provide a desirable basis on which to increase citizens’ satisfaction with regards to living in the city environment of Baharestan. The research method used in this study is descriptive – analytical, and the data is acquired through surveying and library studies. The GIS software (geographical information system) is used for the preparation of the maps, and EXCEL software is deployed in order to generate graphical representations of the data. The results of this study imply that the cycling facilities and provisions in the city of Baharestan have many weaknesses, and some suggestions are presented that will improve these failings and also enhance the strengths of the system. The overall result of this research is to provide recommendations that will yield suitable cycling conditions and improve the welfare level of citizens of Baharestan.