Pedestrianization around the San José market determining the walkability index (#110)
Read ArticleDate of Conference
July 17-19, 2024
Published In
"Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0."
Location of Conference
Costa Rica
Authors
Tarquino Torres, Fernando Mauricio
Leon Ortiz, Alfredo
Sandoval Alfaro, Cesar
Abstract
The present study responds to the problem that afflicts the citizens of the Jesús María district, mainly those who live in the properties located around the San José market, due to the excessive use of street parking. In this sense, it is intended to improve the quality of life of residents, visitors and merchants in the area, promoting the pedestrianization of the streets located around the aforementioned supply center, by determining walkability indices and surveys that will support the proposals made. The project contemplates the elimination of parking on the streets adjacent to the market, and the creation of exclusive areas for pedestrian traffic, a measure that will allow pedestrians to walk with greater safety and comfort, in addition to promoting economic activity around the market, by create a more accessible, inclusive, healthy, resilient and sustainable environment.