This study aims to evaluate the current bus stop shelter model used in Florianópolis, Brazil, through a functional analysis -focused in the relationship between the shelter, the users and their activities -and also to analyse users' perceptions. The methodology consisted of exploratory visits, anthropometric analysis, observation and interviews. The exploratory visit intended to survey the physical characteristics of the shelter (dimensions, materials, colors, displayed information) and its position on the sidewalk. The anthropometric analysis was made to verify whether the dimensions of the shelters were adequate to users' needs. The observation provided data for the analysis of users' behavior, which involved a biomechanical study of their postures, an ownership/occupancy analysis in terms of territoriality and studies about spatial requirements of interpersonal relations (proxemics). The interviews helped to analyze how the user perceives the quality of some of the main functions of the shelter: to provide physical and psychological comfort and to display information about the public transportation system. As a result, the overall conclusion is that shelters do not meet users' needs. Recommendations are provided in order to improve physical and psychological comfort and to display relevant information about the transportation system.
ResumoEste estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a relação entre a forma urbana e o movimento de pedestres. Para isso foi analisado um trecho de uma via urbana de Florianópolis, SC, Brasil. Foram utilizadas aná-lise sequencial, análise morfológica, sintaxe espacial e contagem de pedestres. A análise sequencial permitiu caracterizar o trecho a partir da perspectiva do pedestre e identificar alguns dos fatores que interferem negativamente na mobilidade. Utilizando a análise morfológica e a sintaxe espacial foi possível caracterizar a forma do espaço e comparar estas informações com a quantidade de pedestres em cada trecho. Na contagem de pedestres identificou-se preferência por uma das calçadas do trecho. A partir da comparação entre os resultados das análises foi possível sintetizar as característi-cas da forma urbana da área, relacionar formas e usos, e identificar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos pedestres ao longo deste trajeto. Foram feitas recomendações para alteração no desenho urbano e levantadas questões para novas pesquisas. Palavras-chave:Pedestre. Mobilidade. Análise sequencial. Morfologia. Sintaxe espacial. AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate the relationship between urban form and pedestrian movement. For it was analyzed an excerpt from an urban route of Florianopolis, SC, Brazil. Sequential analysis, morphological analysis, spatial syntax and pedestrian counts were used. Sequential analysis allowed to characterize the passage from the pedestrian perspective and identify some of the factors that interfere negatively on mobility. Using morphological analysis and spatial syntax was possible to characterize the shape of space and compare this information with the amount of walking each way. The pedestrian count was identified preference for one stretch of sidewalks. From the comparison of analysis results it was possible to synthesize the characteristics of the urban form of the area, list forms and uses, and to identify the difficulties faced by pedestrians along this path. Recommendations for change urban design were made and raised questions for further research.
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