Investigação dos fatores que contribuem para acidentes envolvendo ciclistas e pedestres em uma área urbana: Estudo de caso na Avenida Josefa Taveira em João Pessoa

Abstract

With the increase of the automobile fleet in the big urban centers in Brazil, the congestion has been a frequent problem in the life of the Brazilians. The managing agencys have been attempting to this fact and have tried to solve it by encouraging the use of public transport and alternative transport such as cycling and travel on foot. Although it is an extremely positive initiative, it is necessary that users of these modes of transportation can carry out their routes safely. There are several records of accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians in large cities. In order to obtain information about these accidents, this work surveys data on road accident involving bicycle and pedestrian users. From the obtained data, we have the definition of the place to be studied, in this case, Josefa Taveira Avenue in the city of João Pessoa. Next, the parameters to be analyzed in the on-site investigation were defined, in order to find contributing factors for traffic accidents. Finally, the results obtained in the field research are analyzed, pointing out the main points that need interference by the competent agencies.