Elderly population growth has become a worldwide concern in recent years. For that matter, it is important to think about the current state of cities in a way to ensure a safe and independent transportation for the daily mobility of the elderly. Therefore, this study aimed to identify differences in the urban mobility of the elderly and non-elderly population based on travel characteristics. Data was obtained from a mobility research conducted within the metropolitan area of São Paulo, from which five variables were selected and treated for the study. The methodology was based on an analysis with a multinomial logit model. Results indicated that elderly and the non-elderly people tend to choose the individual transport mode first, followed by the public transport mode and lastly the walking mode. Moreover, non-elderly people tend to travel longer distances in their daily commutes, while the elderly people are more likely to do shorter trips in their daily commutes. In sum, the comprehension of mobility differences between elderly and non-elderly population allows a better understanding of challenges faced by the elderly in their daily mobility, as well as adequate planning for more inclusive cities.
Elderly population growth has become a worldwide concern in recent years. For that matter, it is important to think about the current state of cities in a way to ensure a safe and independent transportation for the daily mobility of the elderly. Therefore, this study aimed to identify differences in the urban mobility of the elderly and non-elderly population based on travel characteristics. Data was obtained from a mobility research conducted within the metropolitan area of São Paulo, from which five variables were selected and treated for the study. The methodology was based on an analysis with a multinomial logit model. Results indicated that elderly and the non-elderly people tend to choose the individual transport mode first, followed by the public transport mode and lastly the walking mode. Moreover, non-elderly people tend to travel longer distances in their daily commutes, while the elderly people are more likely to do shorter trips in their daily commutes. In sum, the comprehension of mobility differences between elderly and non-elderly population allows a better understanding of challenges faced by the elderly in their daily mobility, as well as adequate planning for more inclusive cities.
Nos cruzamentos, a concentração de pontos de conflito e a necessidade de circulação em meio ao fluxo de veículos motorizados causa nos ciclistas uma maior sensação de insegurança. Desse modo, o presente estudo analisa a percepção de segurança viária em cruzamentos urbanos não semaforizados em relação a presença de infraestrutura cicloviária dedicada aos ciclistas. A metodologia foi baseada na coleta de dados por questionário on-line que buscou identificar a percepção de segurança de usuários de bicicleta para uma série de cenários, com e sem a presença de infraestrutura cicloviária. Os dados foram analisados por meio de métodos de estatística descritiva e inferencial, nos quais foram comparadas as respostas por tipo de infraestrutura e por tipo conflito. Os resultados encontrados mostram que cenários com a presença de ciclovia no canteiro central tendem a ser percebidos como os mais seguros, enquanto que cenários com vias compartilhadas são percebidos como os mais inseguros.
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