Análise das vantagens da utilização dos novos sistemas inteligentes de transporte para a cidade de Maceió

Abstract

The advancement of information technologies has brought about significant progress in the management of transportation systems. Around the world, various technologies have been successfully tested and implemented to assist in controlling public transportation operations. These systems provide valuable information for the planning and operation of transportation systems. In Brazil, investments in advanced technologies are still relatively limited, and the main challenges faced include vehicle scarcity, low efficiency, lack of comfort during trips, persistent congestion leading to increased travel times, and consequent reduction in urban productivity, along with negative environmental impacts. However, there is a growing interest on the part of governing bodies and operators in adopting automated systems as a means to enhance the quality of transportation systems. This work aims to analyze the public transport system in Maceió and compare it based on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). For this, the survey of the conditions of the infrastructure of the city of Maceió, as well as the research of the data of the users of the public transport and the technologies of Intelligent Transport System were carried out in a bibliographical way. Finally, it was noted that the use of advanced technologies can help monitor travel times and lost times during a public transport operation and the implementation of the BRT System can contribute to promoting benefits to the public transport system, such as the implementation of a Traffic Light Priority System and an Automatic Passenger Counting system on buses to assist in the planning and management of transport services in the city of Maceió.