Diagnosis of Urban Mobility Using the TICI Index: A Multi-Criteria Approach Applied to Public Transportation in Brazil

This case study in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, addresses the urban problem of the degradation of road corridors used by public transport, affecting the accessibility, safety, and efficiency of urban mobility. To address this issue, a multi-criteria methodology based on MIVES (Integrated Value Model for Sustainable Assessments) was applied, combined with the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method, allowing the evaluation of 20 key urban roads using a hierarchical set of indicators linked to infrastructure, accessibility, and mobility. The assessment was operationalized through the Transport Infrastructure Condition Index (TICI), which yielded results ranging from 0.32 to 0.88, reflecting significant contrasts in the road’s upkeep and maintenance conditions. The lowest scores were associated with deficiencies in universal accessibility, cycling infrastructure, signage, and adaptations for people with reduced mobility, highlighting structural limitations in sustainability and urban inclusion. The model facilitates the prioritization of road interventions based on urgency and criticality, becoming a useful tool for guiding public investment decisions. Its comprehensive approach and replicability make it a valuable methodological alternative for other Latin American contexts, where pressure to improve urban services coexists with budgetary constraints, contributing to more efficient and sustainable strategic planning of public transportation.