Urban Mobility Observatory of Feira de Santana
The Urban Mobility Observatory of Feira de Santana — ObMobFSA is an entity and collective formed by activists, researchers, and citizens dedicated to various issues related to urban mobility. We join forces with other social movements and organizations that promote resistance and present proposals related to all forms of accessibility to public transport, road safety, active mobility, a healthy environment, and a democratic city. We advocate for public policies that improve urban mobility, the right to the city, and policies like fare-free public transit (tarifa zero).
Mission
To produce and disseminate scientific knowledge about urban mobility in Feira de Santana, contributing to fairer, more efficient, and sustainable public policies, with a focus on social inclusion and the quality of life of the population.
Vision
To be a national reference among urban mobility observatories of medium-sized Brazilian cities, recognized for the quality of its data, the relevance of its research, and its impact on the transformation of transport policies.
Our Areas of Action
The pillars guiding the observatory's actions in producing knowledge and social impact.
Research and Monitoring Axis
The role of the "Observatory"
- •Diagnose local reality:Collect, systematize and analyze data on the public transport system, traffic flow and infrastructure of Feira de Santana.
- •Oversee public power:Monitor bus concession contracts, schedule compliance, fleet quality and the municipal budget for mobility.
- •Produce counter-data:Generate independent statistics to oppose or supplement official city hall data, focusing on often-ignored peripheral areas.
- •Map accidents:Track traffic crash indices in the city, identifying critical spots for pedestrians and cyclists.
Policy Advocacy and Proposals Axis
Political action and legislation
- •Defend Fare-Free Transit (Tarifa Zero):Develop feasibility studies and grassroots campaigns for the gradual or total implementation of free public transit in Feira de Santana.
- •Propose legislation:Draft bills promoting active mobility (bike lanes, accessible sidewalks) and dialogue with civil society and public authorities.
- •Occupy decision spaces:Actively participate in municipal councils, public hearings and reviews of the Master Urban Plan (PDDU).
- •Demand universal accessibility:Press for 100% adaptation of the bus fleet and public roads for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Mobilization and Education Axis
Engagement and awareness
- •Education for the Right to the City:Conduct workshops, talks and seminars in schools and neighborhood associations on how mobility affects access to health, leisure and work.
- •Community organizing:Connect transport demands from peripheral and rural neighborhoods of Feira de Santana with core movement struggles.
- •Road Safety Campaigns:Promote awareness campaigns about the vulnerability of pedestrians and cyclists against motorized vehicles.
Transversal Axis
Environment and Democracy
- •Promote climate justice:Link the mobility debate to pollutant emission reduction, defending a clean transport fleet and reducing dependency on private cars.
- •Democratize road space:Fight for road space redistribution, prioritizing exclusive bus lanes, cycling paths and sidewalk widening over car parking space.
Our Trajectory
The milestones defining the history of the Urban Mobility Observatory of Feira de Santana.
Observatory Foundation
Created as a research and outreach project in the Department of Technology at UEFS, with initial funding from FAPESB.
First Indicators Report
Publication of the first annual report on urban mobility indicators for Feira de Santana, covering 6 thematic axes.
Partnership with SMTT
Technical cooperation agreement with the Municipal Superintendency of Traffic and Transport for access to official data and technical support.
Team Expansion
Incorporation of researchers from Social Sciences and Computer Science, expanding the observatory's interdisciplinary approach.
Digital Platform
Launch of the online indicators platform with interactive dashboards and open data for public consultation.
National Recognition
Selected as a reference in mobility observatories by the Ministry of Cities. Beginning of network articulation with other observatories.
Partners & Affiliations
Institutions that make the observatory's work possible through funding, technical cooperation, and institutional support.
UEFS — State University of Feira de Santana
Host institution of the observatory
SMTT — Municipal Traffic and Transport Superintendency
Partnership for data access and technical cooperation
FAPESB — Bahia State Research Support Foundation
Funding for projects and research grants
CNPq — National Council for Scientific and Technological Development
Grants for scientific initiation and research
ITDP Brazil — Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Technical and methodological reference in sustainable mobility
UFBA — Federal University of Bahia
Academic cooperation and joint research projects
Our Principles
The observatory's work is guided by core values ensuring the quality and relevance of our research and actions.
Scientific Rigor
Transparent and replicable methods in all research projects.
Open Data
Commitment to the publication and free access to data and indicators.
Interdisciplinarity
Approach integrating engineering, urbanism, social sciences, and computing.
Social Justice
Focus on inequalities in access to mobility and their consequences.
5+
Years of Activity
6
Thematic Axes
50+
Publications
15+
Indicators
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