Acessibilidade urbana em Belo Horizonte: apontamentos sobre a acessibilidade aos serviços de transporte coletivo municipal

Abstract

Large Brazilian cities have faced an intense and rapid process of population growth due to the intensification of urbanization processes throughout the second half of the 20th century. As a direct consequence of this process, the spatial forms of these cities have been (re)organized, under the influence of social pressures and the road and transportation system that connects urban "points" and makes spatial accessibility effective. Based on the 2012 "Origin and Destination" survey, this study aims to propose and analyze an Accessibility Indicator for Public Transportation - (AI). The results found show significant regional differences in the level of accessibility to public transportation systems in the city of Belo Horizonte. The information covered can be used to guide decisions by the Government that involve improving the transportation system and the current urban mobility model adopted.