Patterns and seasonality of road traffic in the city of Balneário Camboriú, SC, Brazil

Abstract

The absence of urban traffic data and information is one of the major problems that cities face in order to adequate long-term urban planning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the seasonal patterns of traffic displacement in the municipality of Balneário Camboriú-SC, establishing a relationship with the demographic dynamics of the municipality. The study was developed using historical vehicle flow data monitored by electronic speed control radars distributed in six points of the municipality. It were analyzed the hourly flow variation throughout the day at the analyzed points, daily variation considering weekdays and seasonal, along the months and the influence of weekends and holidays in the flow of vehicles. The results of the evaluations allowed to identify the influence of the seasonal patterns in the points of study, to identify peak times and flows, days of greater movement and the influence of weekends and holidays.