Sustainability in the Urban Mobility Plan of São José Dos Campos: Strategies for Micromobility and Public Transportation

In 2003, Brazil's National Urban Mobility Policy adopted the principles of sustainable urban Mobility at which the Urban Mobility Master Plan (PlanMob) is an instrument for implementing this at municipal level. In this context, this article analyses whether the Urban Mobility Plan for São José dos Campos incorporates the principles of sustainability, based on guidelines aimed at prioritizing active modes of transport and public transport. The methodology, which is exploratory and descriptive, is comprised of 23 themes that interfere with the municipal urban mobility policy and the implementation of actions aimed at sustainable development. The results show that the municipality has incorporated the principles of sustainability through programs such as “Vou de Bike”, the expansion of the cycling network and the Green Line project, which reinforce the city's commitment to more sustainable mobility. These actions contribute to environmental sustainability by promoting more efficient and low impact commuting alternatives, as well as allowing São José dos Campos to consolidate itself as a model of innovation and efficiency, which was recognized in 2022, when the city was awarded the title of smart city.