Analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the mobility patterns and accessibility to public transportation in informal settlements in the municipality of São Paulo

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https://doi.org/10.5585/2024.25170

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urban mobility, slum, informal settlements, COVID-19, complex networks

Abstract

Objective: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the urban mobility in informal settlements in the municipality of São Paulo, investigating accessibility and changes in mobility patterns during the pandemic.

Methods: Using complex network techniques, we analyze the proximity of bus lines and metro stations to favelas, based on temporal bus passenger data to compare mobility patterns before and during the pandemic.

Relevance: Understanding the effects of the pandemic on mobility patterns in marginalized communities is crucial for inclusive urban planning, supporting policies to improve transportation services and reduce disparities.

Results: We observe difficulties in accessing bus lines for residents of peripheral areas and changes in mobility patterns reflecting alterations in travel. Theoretical.

Contributions: The combination of complex network techniques and temporal data analysis allows for investigating accessibility, measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public transportation, analyzing relationships between public transportation lines and favelas, and providing insights into mobility in informal settlements.

Management Contributions: The results have practical implications for urban management, highlighting the need to improve accessibility to public transportation in peripheral areas and demanding adaptive strategies and policies that prioritize the needs of marginalized communities in times of crisis.

Conclusion: This study reveals challenges to accessibility and changes in mobility patterns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in informal settlements, providing input for decisions that promote sustainable and inclusive urban development.

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Author Biographies

Yuri Perez, Nove de Julho University – UNINOVE / São Paulo, SP

PhD Student in Informatics and Knowledge Management. Informatics and Knowledge Management Graduate Program, Universidade Nove de Julho – PPGI/UNINOVE. São Paulo, SP – Brazil

Pedro Henrique Triguis Schimit, Nove de Julho University – UNINOVE / São Paulo, SP

Doctor of Science. Informatics and Knowledge Management Graduate Program, Universidade Nove de Julho – PPGI/UNINOVE / São Paulo, SP – Brasil

Fabio Henrique Pereira, Nove de Julho University – UNINOVE / São Paulo, SP

Doctor of Science. Informatics and Knowledge Management Graduate Program, Universidade Nove de Julho – PPGI/UNINOVE. Industrial Engineering Graduate Program, Nove de Julho University – UNINOVE.

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Published

2024-06-04

How to Cite

Perez, Y., Triguis Schimit, P. H., & Pereira, F. H. (2024). Analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the mobility patterns and accessibility to public transportation in informal settlements in the municipality of São Paulo. Revista De Gestão Ambiental E Sustentabilidade, 13(2), e25170. https://doi.org/10.5585/2024.25170