Planejamento Urbano e Mobilidade: O Impacto da Infraestrutura Cicloviária na Qualidade de Vida em Uberlândia (MG)

Abstract

Creating bicycle infrastructure in a city designed for cars presents considerable challenges. Most cities in Brazil were planned with a focus on motorized transport, resulting in urban projects focused on automobiles. Establishing an efficient cycle path network under these conditions requires significant changes and is often faced due to structural adjustments. Based on the above, this work seeks to investigate the use of bicycles as an alternative for promoting a sustainable city in Uberlândia (MG), as well as highlighting the challenges of its implementation in a society structured with an emphasis on motorized transport. To this end, the research was carried out through theoretical analysis on themes involving the process of urbanization, urban planning, sustainability and urban mobility. Consider that the growth of bicycle lanes in Uberlândia requires a more active approach, highlighting the importance of meeting the diverse needs of cyclists in different regions of the city. It is crucial to prioritize the use of bicycles over motorized means of transport, establish specific requirements for the cycle path system and promote coordinated efforts by municipal authorities in partnership with local communities and other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable mobility.