A UTILIZAÇÃO DE BICICLETAS NA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE E MELHORIA NO TRÂNSITO

Abstract

This work addresses the use of cycling in health promotion and traffic improvement. We seek to understand how to use the bicycle to provide health and improve traffic. The relevance of this study is related to the need for a reflection on Brazilian traffic and the use of bicycles as an alternative means of transport, since this is capable of bringing benefits to the traffic and health of those who drive, representing improvements to The Society in general and for cyclists. In addition, work on the general subject academic material can bring more information about the community and psychology students interested in the topic. The methodology used for bibliographic review. We conclude that, although public support still encourages the use of bicycles, it is an effective tool not only for promoting health but also for improving traffic, and can be used on a wide scale in the case of public investment In Infrastructure and stimuli for adhesion to the means of transportation.