Estudo de mobilidade urbana de um trecho da avenida Weimar Gonçalves Torres de Dourados-MS, Brasil

Abstract

Conducting a study on urban mobility on the Weimar Gonçalves Torres avenue became necessary because for the gradual number of vehicles using the avenue, causing a high flow problem linked to the absence of an efficient road system. In this sense, the work presents itself in order to analyze a specific section of Weimar Gonçalves Torres avenue, which comprises the intersections with Camilo Ermelindo da Silva street, Hayel Bon Faker street, Dr. Nelson de Araújo street, João Cândido da Câmara street, Presidente Vargas avenue, João Rosa Góes street and Firmino Vieria de Matos street, in order to identify the main problems related to urban mobility through an on-site survey and also the application of an online questionnaire. The results show that there is a discrepancy between the physical structure of the road with the norms and recommendations of both the DNIT and the urban planning project of the municipality, as well as problems with horizontal and vertical signage. In the questionnaire, the biggest problems of the avenue are the dimensions of the lanes and the traffic and congestion. For this, it was suggested to change the direction of the road, transforming it into a one-way road, since from such a measure it would become possible to implement a focused lane for public transport, as well as a bike lane, improving the quality of locomotion of all who use it. However, it is recommended that complete and more detailed studies are carried out regarding urban mobility on this road, in order to seek the best solution.