Evaluation of the first Via Calma use in Curitiba-PR to cyclomobility

Abstract

The theme of this article is to promote the cycle mobility that happened in the city of Curitiba-PR, with the implementation of the first Via Calma of the city on Sete de Setembro Avenue, downtown. The guiding research problem is the growth of cities and conflicts of quality spaces for walking and other light modes of travel, such as cycling. The objective of this research was to gather the views of users, in different modes of Via Calma, concerning the service function of the same and its importance to mobility in the city. The methodological procedures include an evaluation with users who answered a questionnaire, using the stated preference survey technique. There were 90 respondents, obtained using social networks on Internet. The results of the group studied showed that 29% already use the bicycle as a form of transport and among those who do not use, 52%, have shown that there is interest in exchanging the form of transportation currently used for bicycle. The relevance of the survey results indicated the positive side of the municipal initiative to create a specific space for bicycle traffic. On the other hand, respondents, who have appropriated the ideas, expressed insecurity when cycling with the cars next to them. It was considered valid this first initiative of the municipality to stimulate cycle mobility and the tendency is the appropriation of the Via Calma for new cyclists.

Keywords:
Cycle mobility; Curitiba/PR; Calm route; Shared lane; Stated preference