Índice de ciclabilidade para a cidade de Juiz de Fora-MG

Abstract

Whether as an alternative for transportation, sports equipment, or even as a form of leisure, the use of bicycles has been gaining space in urban areas and people's daily lives. This trend is in line with sustainability, inclusion, and economy, as riding a bicycle provides wellbeing and maintains physical conditioning, in addition to conserving the environment. In this context, this research aims to develop a Cyclability Index (IC) for the city of Juiz de ForaMinas Gerais. The Cyclability Index seeks to establish, quantitatively, based on predetermined parameters, how much a region is prepared to receive cycling as a means of alternative transport. Therefore, the cycling infrastructure of Juiz de Fora was analyzed according to the parameters of Attractiveness, Connectivity, Traffic Conditions, Infrastructure, and Topography, and it was found that the Cycling Index for the city of Juiz de Fora has a score of 0.441. This value, when compared to that obtained by Hartanto (2017), of 0.54, for the region of Arnhem-Holland, despite presenting a small numerical difference, represents a significant difference in the ability to adapt to cycling between the two regions.