The bicycle as an alternative for transport and urban mobility in the municipality of Puerto Colombia (Colombia)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the need of Puerto Colombia’s population for a sustainable and alternative means of transport for their internal movement in the urban area of the municipality. In addition, the current conditions of urban mobility in Puerto Colombia are studied to establish a mobility plan where public, private and pedestrian transport is articulated under the concept of sustainable mobility. Under these criteria, cycling is presented as an effective response to the mobility and transport problems encountered. On the other hand, the implementation of a non-polluting alternative system, such as cycling, helps to minimize the risks of accidents and the road mortality rate