The bicycle is a vehicle that fulfills a social function, promotes a model city through the health and environmental, economic and social contributions. It is characteristic of sustainable cities developing programs to... [ view full abstract ]
The bicycle is a vehicle that fulfills a social function, promotes a model city through the health and environmental, economic and social contributions. It is characteristic of sustainable cities developing programs to mitigate the effects of climate change. In this context, the city of Valencia has a population of 2,494,810 inhabitants, and is recognized as an important industrial and automotive park for the country; However, it lacks a sustainable and inclusive public transport system. The research seeks to propose the key elements for planning and sustainable mobility for Valencia, with the bicycle as a means of transport. The methodology is descriptive, and the way to gather the information is field, with the support in the document, as well as the purpose of the feasibility, how to solve problems, requirements and needs of social groups. It is developed in three phases: diagnosis, through the profile of the urban cyclist, by means of a questionnaire to cycling users in the city; The sample was of the participants in a regional event to celebrate National Bicycle Day. Second: review, on the road conditions of cyclists in the city, through visual inspection. Third: proposal, which establishes elements to be developed by key stakeholders in the management and development of sustainable mobility. As for the profile of the urban cyclist in Valencia, young sons, in the range of 18 to 40 years, the male gender in more than 80 percent, uses the bicycle as a means of transport for work in the first option, as well as sports discipline , Frequently used daily; In terms of perception, they identify the bicycle with words such as freedom, companionship and health. While the conditions are not favorable, because there are no laws at regional and national level to regulate the mobility of bicycles in the city. In addition, the bikes do not cover the whole city, it lacks maintenance and it has no connection with other means of transport like the subway. Finally, the keys to the development of mobility are: regulation, investment in infrastructure for urban cycling, dissemination and educational promotion of benefits and monitoring of mobility indicators. It is recommended a census of urban cyclists, the integration of civil society and government entities, education programs for pedestrians and motorized.
Keywords: sustainability, mobility, city, inclusion, bicycle.
