Mobilidade urbana sustentável: estudo de caso da UNIPAMPA sobre a adoção dos alunos ao uso de bicicletas como meio de transporte

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the factors that influence the use and non- use of bicycles by students of the Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA) Campus Santana do Livramento, to identify the needs and profile of students regarding the use of bicycle as a means of green transport . The study was characterized as a case study, which is quantitative character, in which the data collection instrument was through Survey with students of the institution. Data analysis was made by Microsoft Excel© 2007 by using techniques of descriptive statistics. The results presented as indicative for use and non-use of the bicycle. Thus, it was possible to identify that the relief of the city is one aspect that influences the use of bicycles as well as the lack of cycle paths and cycle tracks. Moreover, it was pointed out that the lack of lending stations does not encourage the use of bicycles. However, it was identified that the main reason of cycling is the fact that a healthy transportation and recreation and leisure permit.