Study into the Impact of the Pandemic on Travel Patterns within the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro

Despite the ending of social distancing and post-pandemic return to normal activities, the impacts of COVID-19 on urban mobility persist, particularly with regard to public transport. Consequently, this study looks into the post-pandemic changes in travel patterns, seeking to comprehend the effects...

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Published inUrban science Vol. 8; no. 3; p. 103
Main Authors Rodrigues, Eunice Horácio de Souza de Barros Teixeira, Turini, Larissa Rodrigues, Caetano, Joyce Azevedo, Baltar, Marina Leite de Barros, de Oliveira, Cintia Machado, Ribeiro, Glaydston Mattos, Orrico Filho, Rômulo Dante
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 31.07.2024
Subjects
Buses
Case studies
Changes
Cities
COVID-19
Disease transmission
Fieldwork
Light rail transportation
Metropolitan areas
Mobility
Operating costs
Operators
Pandemics
post-pandemic effects
Public transportation
Roads & highways
Suburban areas
Sustainability
sustainable mobility
transport systems
Transportation planning
Travel
travel patterns
urban transport
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Summary:Despite the ending of social distancing and post-pandemic return to normal activities, the impacts of COVID-19 on urban mobility persist, particularly with regard to public transport. Consequently, this study looks into the post-pandemic changes in travel patterns, seeking to comprehend the effects on the municipalities and suggest helpful measures geared to achieving more sustainable patterns following the lockdown isolation. The chosen case study is the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study was divided into four distinct phases, namely understanding the problems, choosing the study area, field research and making recommendations based not only on the literature but on consultation with operators and experts. The methodological process involves the analysis of data from the field research, to assess any changes in patterns that may have been identified. The results show the changes in the means of travel, with emphasis on a preference for app-based transport services, to the detriment of sustainable transport. The study also shows the challenges facing public transport and the relationship between the choice of travel means and the socioeconomic profile of the passenger.
ISSN:2413-8851
2413-8851
DOI:10.3390/urbansci8030103