Estudo da mobilidade urbana de estudantes do ensino médio na cidade de Teotônio Vilela em Alagoas: impactos da localização escolar e infraestrutura viária

Abstract

The study investigates how the location of high schools in relation to land use and the quality of road infrastructure affect student mobility in the city of Teotônio Vilela, Alagoas. The objective is to analyze the impact of these variables on daily commutes and the adoption of sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling. The research, based on a qualitative and theoretical approach, draws from authors such as Campos (2006), Carlos (2011), Cassab (2015), Corrêa (1989), Jardim (2011), Santos (2007), and Vasconcellos (2001). It involved geospatial mapping of the schools and analysis of the main routes used by students, considering the quality of access roads. Tools such as Google Earth Pro and Google Maps were used to measure distances and classify the types of roads in terms of quality and the presence of bike lanes. The results indicate that the poor quality of the roads hinders student mobility, making it difficult to use sustainable transportation. The study concludes that improvements in road infrastructure and a more balanced distribution of schools are essential to promote more sustainable and equitable mobility, with positive effects on social inclusion and urban development, reinforcing the need for public policies focused on school distribution and road improvements.