Análise da eficiência da faixa exclusiva de transporte público por ônibus em Maceió

Abstract

The quality of life of a society is intrinsically related to the ease of mobility of its population. Its economic and social development largely depends on the mobility conditions of people, especially when it comes to public transportation. Therefore, according to the National Urban Mobility Policy (2012), strategic measures for managing the road system of Brazilian cities should prioritize public transportation over private transportation. From this perspective, there are several applicable solutions to optimize public transport and discourage the use of private automobiles, leading to a reduction in generated pollution, consumed energy, and time spent on trips, as well as the humanization of urban spaces and social inclusion. Among these solutions is the implementation of exclusive lanes for buses, a low-cost strategy compared to others and widely used in Brazil today. In this context, the present work aims to analyze the efficiency related to the reduction of travel time for public bus transportation obtained through the implementation of exclusive bus lanes on Comendador Leão and Dona Constança de Góes Monteiro avenues. It also aims to observe the impact of the number of passengers from the three studied lines that use the mentioned stretches and to identify other areas in the city with potential for implementing this solution through data collection and interpretation, as well as obtaining information from related bibliographic references and experts in the field. The results obtained show that the implementation of exclusive lanes in Maceió resulted in an 8- minute reduction in the total average travel time for public transportation in the short term and did not significantly influence the number of passengers using this mode of transport due to the influence of other factors impacting these numbers. Therefore, the exclusive lane brought immediate benefits to the city but requires adequate supervision to fulfill its role of providing exclusivity to public transportation. Regarding the implementation of new stretches, Comendador Gustavo Paiva Avenue meets the recommended requirements for the insertion of an exclusive lane.