10/09/2025 –, De Brug Area 1
The rapid expansion of Bike Sharing Systems (BSS) in urban centers presents an opportunity to assess their potential contributions to health, sustainable mobility, and urban safety. This research examines the relationship between the built environment, road safety, and physical activity levels of BSS users in six Brazilian capitals (Brasília, Recife, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and São Paulo). Using a mixed-method approach, we analyze data from BSS operators, public health databases (DATASUS, Vigitel), and geospatial datasets to explore patterns of usage across different user profiles (gender, age, purpose of trips) and their implications for active mobility. The study applies Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) to segment user profiles and the Health Economic Assessment Tool (HEAT) to estimate avoided premature deaths and associated economic benefits. The findings contribute to the discussion on Health in All Policies (HiAP), emphasizing the need for evidence-based planning in mobility policies. This research strengthens the dialogue between public health and urban mobility sectors, highlighting the importance of integrating road safety improvements and equitable access to BSS to maximize their health benefits and sustainability outcomes.
She is a biologist by training and a researcher by nature. She possesses an MBA in Environmental Planning and Management from Veiga de Almeida University (2010) and a Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ (2014). Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in the Postgraduate Program in Exercise and Sport at UERJ, where she is actively engaged with the Active Life Laboratory (LaVA) and the Institute of Strategic Planning for Transportation and Tourism (Planett).
Additionally, she collaborates with various organizations in the fields of urban mobility and tourism, including Instituto Aromeiazero and Transportation Active, as well as Open Knowledge Brazil, which promotes open knowledge initiatives. Her work emphasizes the dissemination of knowledge and the transfer of technology between academic institutions, businesses, governmental entities, and civil society.
She advocates for the importance of ecological literacy, digital literacy, and network-building as essential components for enhancing citizen education and advancing the sustainable development of urban areas, with a particular focus on promoting access, inclusion, and climate justice.