Transporte não motorizado: o uso da bicicleta e seu potencial no entorno da Universidade Federal do Amazonas- UFAM

Abstract

The use of bicycle has been highlighting globally as alternative transportation, since the bikes have great potential for use in urban transport for the reduction of car, besides bringing benefits such as improving the quality of life of the user; improving the physical conditions; reduced environmental impact; improved accessibility for the cost / benefit; low maintenance cost; occupies less space on urban roads, and reduces maintenance costs of infrastructure. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the use of bicycles as a potentially viable means of transport in order to contribute to improving transit access to campus. The methodology consisted of a literature review on urban mobility and mobility by bicycle, followed by field research which was divided into two stages: the questionnaire and systematic evaluations (characterization of the road and study of soil (Worksheet observation), Cyclists count and behavioral map). The results confirmed the hypotheses is possible to improve urban mobility if located one cycling infrastructure surrounding the campus of the Federal University of Amazonas and the users of this campus join the bicycle as an alternative means of transport since, the bicycle is a fast and efficient mode of transport suitable for small displacements and facilitate the mobility of users residing in a relatively close distance, up to 5 km, the UFAM, softening the motor road flow helping in the flow of traffic.