Qualidade das calçadas, estudo de caso na região central de Palmas/TO

Abstract

The main objective of the present work was to carry out a study on the assessment of the quality of sidewalks on the streets of quadra 104 Sul in the central region of Palmas/TO. Despite being a planned city, Palmas also faces problems related to the quality of physical services for pedestrians, which motivated the research. Thus, the development of the study took place in stages, based on bibliographical research, which served to support the theoretical framework that dealt with urban mobility and sustainability; the urban space for pedestrians, especially on the sidewalks; and the methodologies used to assess the quality of sidewalks. Then, based on the methodology of Ferreira and Sanches (2001), a field research was carried out, with the characterization and technical evaluation of the chosen location, with the ordering and analysis of the data obtained after the application of an online questionnaire. It was possible to identify that only as sidewalks on streets SE 01 (A) and SE 01 (B) did they obtain a good level of service with concrete block paving, tactile flooring for the visually impaired, appropriate width and good separation for pedestrians and vehicles. The other streets, however, only have a regular level, as they were identified on the sidewalks, such as parked vehicles, garbage and vegetation, lack of pavements and damaged pavements, thus compromising the safety and circulation of pedestrians. Finally, the need for public sector actions and investments to improve these spaces was demonstrated, as well as new studies with methodologies that apply different indicators to seek alternatives that improve not only the quality of sidewalks on the quadra 104 sul, but also of others other roads that give access to the central area of Palmas- TO.