Analysis of a sustainable public mass transit system in the city of San José de Cúcuta

Abstract

Due to the inefficiency of the public transportation system in the city of San José de Cúcuta, the high emission of greenhouse gases, the disorder and lack of security, an efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable public transportation system is proposed within this research. For the development of this research, the population density was initially taken into account, as well as the main routes and passenger loading and unloading sites. Subsequently, 3 subway lines were established to replace the main public transportation routes, covering the main passenger loading and unloading sites in the city. Finally, the criteria for the optimal development of the project are established, as well as the possible social, economic and environmental impacts. As a conclusion, it is established that the development of a mega project of this magnitude can bring multiple types of benefits, the main ones being the development of the city, the tourist attraction, as well as some consequences mainly focused on the purchase of private real estate and the unemployed generated by the construction of this project.