Public policies for active mobility: evidence for the transition to urban sustainability

• Grant number: 21/05505-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Start date: July 01, 2021
• End date: December 31, 2021
• Field of knowledge: Applied Social Sciences - Architecture and Town Planning - Architecture and Urbanism Technology
• Agreement: CNPq - INCTs
• Principal Investigator: Fabio Kon
• Grantee: Letícia Lindenberg Lemos
• Host Institution: Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/50937-1 - INCT 2014: on the Internet of the Future, AP.TEM

Abstract

Given the numerous negative externalities of the urban mobility conditions in most cities globally, the need to rethink the current urban model is becoming a consensus. Active modes, such as cycling and walking, are virtually carbon-neutral, demand less road space than private motorized modes, and promote physical activity. Hence, they contribute to the development of healthier and more sustainable urban environments. This research is part of these discussions and aims at contributing with evidence and arguments to support the design of public policies that will promote a transition to urban sustainability. Thus, we will investigate the factors that can help encourage the daily use of active modes (particularly pedestrian and cycling) and the impacts on urban mobility. (AU)