Abstract:
Tbe ReCIprocalrelationsbip between tbepopulation distribution and the transport nenvork pattern bas
been JJJidefydiscussed,for example iuhen tbe population increases; demand for transport related
infrastructure increases and tnce versa. But the relationship betueen the road netuore pattern and
population distribution bas not been adequatefy investigated and lacks the appropriate method
especialfy in Sri Lankan spatial and transport planning studies. In sucb a context, tbis research
explores the feasibility of an emerging method called 'Fractal Geometry' to explain the relationship
betiueen road network patterns and population distributions. Tbus, tbis stmfy calculated the road and
population distribution fractal dimensions based on tbe 'mass radius' fractal geometry method and
anafyzed tbe relationship between these tuo variables. Findings of the stucfy baue revealed a strong
correlation and liner relationship between thefractal dimensions of road and population distribution.
According/)', tbe stucfy concludesfractal geometry as a useful tool in understanding the relationship
betueenpopulation distribution and tbe road netuork
