Estudos preliminares da capacidade de uso da ciclovia da Avenida Guaicurus da cidade de Dourados - MS

Abstract

The present scientific article addresses sustainable urban mobility, with a focus on analyzing the bike path parallel to Guaicurus Avenue in the municipality of Dourados, MS. The study has the following main objectives: to analyze Dourados' Urban Mobility Master Plan, to identify traffic conditions related to factors influencing the use of the bike path, and to diagnose the implementation of Shared Bicycle Stations (SBS) by users of this section. The methodology employed included a literature review, inspections of the bike path, analysis of information available in Dourados Municipal Master Plan, and data collection through questionnaires administered to users affiliated with the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) and the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS). To assess the feasibility of SBS, a survey was conducted among the target audience. The results revealed various pathologies in the bike path, including erosion, sediment accumulation, and a lack of lighting, which affect its use. Interest in renting bicycles for use on the bike path is significant, particularly among low-income individuals in the 20 to 30 age group and females. The deficient infrastructure of the bike path, coupled with a lack of maintenance and signage, are challenges to be overcome in promoting bicycle use as a means of transportation in Dourados. Infrastructure improvements and incentive campaigns are necessary to attract more users and make sustainable urban mobility a reality in the city.