Caminos seguros escolares en entornos urbanos: un enfoque multicriterio basado en la distancia y seguridad

Abstract

This preliminary study presents the results of applying a decision method based on linear aggregation of criteria to identify safe route networks to educational centers in Alto Valle Este (Argentina), focusing on students using active mobility. Key factors such as distance, road safety, and the quality of pedestrian infrastructure are examined and georeferenced using GIS. These factors are analyzed to prioritize criteria and identify optimal route networks using Dijkstra's algorithm. Additionally, information on safe corridors proposed by the safety council for educational institutions is incorporated as constraints in the multicriteria decision method. In conclusion, the applied methodology is a robust tool for identifying safe route networks, offering greater coverage for students who rely on active transport modes to access education.