Uma abordagem multicriterial dos acidentes de trânsito no Brasil.

Abstract

This dissertation is a study, based on the "systemic approach", of the main causes of traffic accidents in Brazil. The Brazilian statistics of accidents with those of some other countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the U.S. The study also shows that in order to obtain satisfactory results, the problem of motor vehicle accidents traffic should be considered within a context that involve aspects of social order, culture, politics and economical. On the other hand, it is understood that the application of Multicriterial decision methods is suitable for evaluating traffic safety projects. The Hierarchical Analysis Method - AHP - is applied to a case of the road network of Campina Grande, a large city located in northeastern Brazil, which is characterized by serious traffic accidents. The dissertation ends with the general conclusions and indication of topics for future studies.