urban mobility
[/ˈɜrbən moʊˈbɪləti/]
noun
mobilidade urbana
1. The movement of people and goods within cities using various transportation modes and systems
Improving urban mobility requires investment in public transportation infrastructure.
Melhorar a mobilidade urbana requer investimento em infraestrutura de transporte público.
2. The ability and freedom of residents to move around a city efficiently and sustainably
Cities are focusing on urban mobility solutions to reduce traffic congestion.
As cidades estão focando em soluções de mobilidade urbana para reduzir o congestionamento.
3. The integration of different transportation options such as buses, bicycles, and pedestrian pathways
Urban mobility plans include bike-sharing programs and expanded metro systems.
Os planos de mobilidade urbana incluem programas de compartilhamento de bicicletas e sistemas de metrô expandidos.
In Brazil, 'mobilidade urbana' has become increasingly central to urban policy debates, especially in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where traffic congestion is a critical issue. The term encompasses not just transportation systems but also equity concerns, as it relates to how marginalized communities access services. In the USA, similar discussions use terms like 'urban mobility' in planning contexts, but with different emphasis on car-dependent infrastructure versus public transit solutions.
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