Sistemas de compartilhamento de bicicletas e a experiência de Aracaju

Abstract

The growth of vehicle fleets in Brazilian cities, driven by car-centric policies, has led to problems such as traffic congestion, pollution, and the degradation of urban quality of life. In Sergipe, this scenario is evidenced by a 64% increase in the vehicle fleet between 2015 and 2025, putting pressure on the infrastructure of its capital, Aracaju. In this context, the bicycle presents itself as a sustainable mobility alternative, offering affordable, low-cost solutions, as well as health benefits and reduced pollution. Bike Sharing Systems (BSS) stand out as viable alternatives for urban mobility. This study aims to examine the experiences of BSS in Aracaju,analyzing their management, financing, and operational models, and assessing their impacts on mobility, focusing on aspects such as accessibility and modal integration. The analysis is enriched by the experiences of systems such as Vélib (Paris), Bicicletar (Fortaleza), and OV-fiets (Netherlands), which present valuable particularities. The methodology included a bibliographical review, analysis of established systems in other cities, and exploratory rese- arch on local BSS, with an emphasis on identifying challenges, limitations, and potentialities, both operational and in terms of their effects on urban mobility in Aracaju. The results show that, in Aracaju, the Caju Bike system faced financial sustainability challenges due to its dependence on private sponsorships and lack of integration with public transportation, as well as not adequately serving peripheral areas and long-distance trips. On the other hand, Jet has shown strong presence in tourism and leisure in the city, despite its potential to become a broader mobility alternative in the future. The experiences of other cities, such as Paris, Fortaleza, and the Netherlands, hi ghlighted the importance of adapting systems to local needs, with coverage of peripheral areas, inclusive tariff structures, intermodality, and sustainable financial models, offering important lessons for the development of BSS in .Aracaju