Social perception of transport services: case study at the Autonomous University of Mexico State

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.35600/25008870.2025.21.0356.1
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Análisis de ciclo de vida social, Encuesta, Impactos ambientales, Planes de movilidad urbana, Planes de movilidad universitaria Environmental impacts, Mobility University, Social life cycle assessment, Survey, Urban mobility plans

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Dra.
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6935-1798
Ariana Cruz Olayo
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3612-8668
Liliana Ivette Ávila Córdoba
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1073-5196

Abstract

This study analyzes the social perception of the mobility system at the Autonomous University of Mexico State. The survey categorizes findings into five key dimensions: accessibility, jobs, mobility and connectivity, safety and public health, and livability. About accessibility (transport services, stops and financial means), the analysis reveals a significant reliance on urban transport 39%, and the Potro Bus service 22%, and perceived efficiency and cost-effectiveness; the stops of mobility service on University community was 1 or 2, and the cost of daily travel was 1.50 USD. The mobility and connectivity (level of satisfaction, punctuality and average distance), around 29% acknowledge the efficiency of the transportation system and economic viability, because is free for students. Safety and public health (accidents, carbon footprint and inclusivity), with 78 % reporting no accidents, and 43% praising the inclusiveness. Moreover, 70% are interested to learn about their carbon footprint associated with transport. The livability (University projects, Urban mobility plans and Technological tools), involves actively educating and engaging in sustainable transportation initiatives with technological and environmental point of view. Additionally, the research introduces the application of Social Life Cycle Assessment methodologies to evaluate the environmental and social impacts of mobility services, aligning with ODS.

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Alanis Ramírez, C., Cruz Olayo, A., & Ávila Córdoba, L. I. (2025). Social perception of transport services: case study at the Autonomous University of Mexico State . Revista Construyendo Paz Latinoamericana, 10(21). https://doi.org/10.35600/25008870.2025.21.0356.1
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Dra., Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Claudia Ivett Alanis Ramírez es Ingeniera Química, Maestra y Doctora en Ciencias Ambientales egresada de la Facultad de Química de la UAEMEX. Pertenece al miembro del SNII del CONAHCYT, nivel Candidata. Actualmente se encuentra en el Programa Investigadoras e Investigadores COMECYT. Es profesora de asignatura en la Facultad de Planeación Urbana y Regional de la UAEMEX. Sus líneas de investigación son análisis de ciclo de vida, economía circular, perspectiva socioambiental de impactos ambientales y valorización energética de residuos. Tiene publicaciones de artículos científicos (7), artículos de divulgación (2), capítulos de libro (2) y tesis dirigidas (3). Coordinadora auxiliar de la Red Universitaria para la Gestión Integral y Sostenible de Residuos Orgánicos de la UAEMEX, y miembro de la Red Internacional para la Sostenibilidad de la Economía Circular en la UNAM.

Ariana Cruz Olayo, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Ariana Cruz Olayo is a Mechanical Engineer from UAEMEX and Master in Science (Energy and Environment) from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. She is a doctoral candidate in the Doctorate Program in Engineering Sciences at UAEMEX. She is a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering and the Professional Academic Unit Tianguistenco of UAEMEX. Her lines of research are Life Cycle Analysis, sustainability and efficiency. She has a desirable profile for the Programa de Estímulos al Desempeño del Personal Docente (PROED). Directed thesis (1). Member of the University Network for the Integral and Sustainable Management of Organic Waste of the UAEMEX.

Liliana Ivette Ávila Córdoba, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Liliana Ivette Avila Cordoba is a chemist, Master and PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Faculty of Chemistry-UAEMEX; Presea Ignacio Manuel Altamirano Basilio version 2001. Professor with PRODEP recognition as of 2016; member of the SNII level I. Internationally distinguished as a Reviewer for the Journal of Cleaner Production-Elsevier. Author and co-author of several national and international publications: specialized articles in indexed journals (17); book chapters (11) and supervised theses (20). In charge of the Office of the Center for Studies and Research in Sustainable Development (CEDeS) attached to the SIEA-UAEMÉX from October 2018 to date. Member of the University Network for the Integral and Sustainable Management of Organic Waste of the UAEMEX.

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