Analysis of Urban Mobility in the Surroundings and in the Access Areas to a Shopping Center

Based on the principles of the Neighborhood Impact Assessment, this paper presents the problems related to urban mobility, specifically regarding non-motorized transportation and accessibility, resulting from the implementation of a shopping center and its effects on the surrounding area. The case study shopping center is located in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro city. The methodology used involved a field study through on-site visits, as well as a bibliographic review of the topics covered, as well as the applicable legislation, both nationally and internationally. Based on the identified problems, possible solutions were presented, based on concepts of active mobility and universal accessibility. Although the analyzed shopping center project did not prioritize non-motorized transportation, it will be possible to make progress in these aspects with actions that do not require significant investments, such as the construction of ramps and changes in the layout of the motorcycle and bicycle parking areas.