Multiple views of sustainable urban mobility: The case of Brazil

Authors

Antônio Nélson Rodrigues da Silva
Marcela da Silva Costa
Márcia Helena Macedo

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-2008

Subject Area

land use - planning, place - urban, policy - sustainable

Keywords

sustainable cities, sustainable urban mobility, mobility planning, mobility in Brazilian cities

Abstract

The aim of this work is to identify key factors of a sustainable urban mobility concept in a particular context. A multiple criteria decision analysis method was developed to identify the main variables associated to the concept. Looking at the results obtained in 11 cities of the five Brazilian regions, we conclude that the method is able to capture the different views and approaches discussed in the formulation of the mobility concept. Therefore, it can be used as a starting point for the formulation of public policies and also in the development of tools designed for monitoring the mobility conditions.

Rights

Permission to publish the abstract given by Elsevier. Copyright remains with Elsevier

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Rodrigues da Silva, A.N., da Silva Costa, M., & Macedo, M.H. (2008). Multiple views of sustainable urban mobility: The case of Brazil. Transport Policy, Vol. 15, (6), Pp. 350-360.