Assessment of mobility and accessibility at the UPE / Unicap Trip Generation Hub in the city of Recife – PE

Abstract

Objetive: To analyze mobility at the UPE/UNICAP Trip Generation Hub (TGH) based on the observation of travel patterns, the population's input, and the conditions of public transportation access at universities. Methodology: Application of an online questionnaire that asks about transit characteristics, motivation, and barriers to use. Analysis of the mobility and accessibility of the TGH using the Sustainable Mobility Index for University Campuses (IMSCamp) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Relevance: The traffic department is responsible for many impacts to the urban environment, especially through the promotion of individual motorized transport, which causes degradation of public transportation. From the perspective of sustainability, mobility must be analyzed to identify actions for the proper use and occupation of land in order to mitigate the damage caused to the environment and improve quality-of-life. Results: The average time for a student who lives 10 km away from the TGH is 2.8 times greater than that for students who live 5 km away from the TGH. Undergraduate students are more likely to use active modes of transport and to follow awareness campaigns. Contributions: Based on the diagnosis of the current mobility situation and the identification of its principal problems, it will be possible to propose improvements and adjustments that enable sustainable urban mobility in the TGH. Conclusion: Familiarity with the discussion about active means of transportation and the prioritization of pedestrians makes users more likely to reconsider their use of a private car.