Abstract:

Mobility studies are very important for the development of a transportation system, so that they can analyze the number and behavior of users, all this through numerous field works during different days. The information is obtained from interviews, surveys and precise research studies. It is important to obtain information from users regarding the quality, accessibility, parking, administration and organization of transport in order to consider the perception of the service.

For the students it is important that they identify the existing problems in the transportation system, so that they have a more realistic view of what is happening in the operation of the transportation system. With the information obtained they can propose appropriate solutions to discuss these problems and improve mobility in a sustainable way.

The objective of this work related to learning is to promote the development of ideas and proposals through field work, where the urban environment in which users develop is analyzed. The scope of these proposals can be to improve accessibility, to make the system more efficient and to promote social and economic integration.

The methodology consisted of three theoretical classes on what mobility studies are and how they are carried out, so that the Urban Mobility students would have enough theory to carry them out correctly. Afterwards, field work was carried out with the three groups on Avenida Politécnico to obtain information on vehicles, people and elements of mobility. Involved a series of mobility studies carried out by the students, which are:
- Ascent and descent studies. Observation of the number of passengers boarding and alighting from a vehicle on the route.
- Signaling studies. Identification of the vertical signage along the route in accordance with Mexican standards.
- Frequency studies. Study of the frequency of vehicles traveling the route in a given time.
- Parking studies. Analyze and observe the number of fleets available for the route.

The results show that the students were able to successfully conduct mobility studies to determine vehicle capacity, the time of change in traffic control lights, the number of people on the street over a period of time, and the flow of public transportation.

Keywords:

Mobility studies, fieldwork, mobility, learning-by-doing, learning by doing.