The Level of Awareness of Unıversity Students Towards Sustainable Transportation: The Case of Amasya

To improve quality of life globally and ensure sustainable transportation, increasing pedestrian and bicycle use is essential. While many studies address the physical and environmental aspects of sustainable transportation, the social dimension—especially in bicycle use—is often overlooked. Without considering this, planning efforts may fail to boost bicycle adoption. University students' awareness of sustainable transportation plays a key role in sustainable urban development. This study aims to examine how students' awareness affects the development of sustainable transportation. Amasya University was selected to assess the awareness levels of undergraduate students from various academic levels. Attitude analysis was used to explore social structure differences such as education, income, cultural values, and habits to enhance awareness. Field observations and surveys were conducted to measure awareness regarding the social aspects of sustainable transportation. Both measurable and non-measurable factors related to social sustainability were evaluated, employing a mixed-methods approach. This study is significant for offering solutions to raise awareness among university students, thereby supporting sustainable transportation and urban development.