Abstract

LUIZA NETO, Ingrid; GUNTHER, Hartmut; MATSUNAGA, Lucas Heiki  and  MACHADO, Caroline Cardoso. Effects of COVID-19 social distancing on urban mobility: Longitudinal evidence from the Federal District-Brazil. Estud. psicol. (Natal) [online]. 2021, vol.26, n.3, pp. 323-332. ISSN 1413-294X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.22491/1678-4669.20210030.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people's daily life in several ways, especially given that social distancing appears to be the most effective way to reduce the spread of the virus till date. Analyzing longitudinal data from a group of residents in the Federal District of Brazil, we verified the impact of physical distancing recommendations in April of 2020. Of 351 respondents of a 2017 survey regarding healthy urban mobility, 77 answered the second survey in 2020. Considering leaving home behavior, were found significant reduction in commuting to work, making social visits, leisure activities and taking care of health. On the other hand, the use of active transportation modes (walking and cycling) did not change significantly, while the use of motorized transportation modes was reduced significantly. We conclude that during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods, special attention should be given to stimulating active mobility and to reduce the use of motorized transportation modes.

Keywords : mobility; transportation; COVID-19; physical distancing.

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