Perspectives on urban mobility in promoting physical activity in the context of commuting in Brazil

• Main Author: Zorzi, Viviane Nogueira de
• Publication Date: 2023
• Other Authors: Wanderley Júnior, Rildo de Souza, Onita, Bianca Mitie, Silva, Alexandre Augusto de Paula da, Silva, Alice Tatiane da, Oliveira, Elaynne Silva de, Goulardins, Guilherme Stefano, Hino, Adriano Akira
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde (Online)
• Download full: https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/15052
• topic: City planning; Healthy city; Built environment; Active mobility; Commuting; Planejamento de cidades; Cidade saudável; Ambiente construído; Mobilidade ativa; Deslocamento

Despite Brazil’s important advances in regulatory aspects related to city planning, the disorderly growth of Brazilian cities makes it difficult to implement changes that would result in greater opportunities for the active commuting of the population. This essay was designed to reflect on opportunities for improvement in the urban environment to promote physical activity in the context of commuting in Brazil. From this perspective, the study identified policies that promote orderly growth and support active commuting in cities. It also suggested the use of indicators to evaluate and monitor development, with a particular emphasis on active commuting. Furthermore, it is essential to adapt and improve the urban planning process to meet the needs of Brazilian municipalities and foster closer collaboration with civil society. Thus, it will be possible to verify the changes in the urban environment and their impact on the active commuting, promoting the development of healthy and sustainable cities.