Human mobility and legal control of traffic in Latin America

Zambrano-Reyna E.J.; Cortez-Corozo J.E.; Moreno-Reyna A.B.; Rojas-Barros N.F. · Revista de Ciencias Sociales (2026) · DOI: 10.31876/rcs.v32i.45854

Resumen

Traffic congestion in cities in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile represents one of the main urban mobility challenges, affecting quality of life and generating negative impacts on public health and land-use planning. Given this problem, the objective of this research was to develop a comparative table of traffic control strategies implemented in the countries with the highest traffic congestion in the Americas, in order to identify effective actions that can guide potential solutions for similar contexts. The methodology consisted of a descriptive study with a documentary design. Among the main results, it was identified that the most recurrent causes of congestion include rapid growth of the vehicle fleet, insufficient and deteriorating road infrastructure, limited integration of public transportation, and patterns of citizen behavior. It was also observed that the countries analyzed implement diverse strategies, such as intelligent transportation systems, expansion of mass transit, incentives for sustainable mobility, vehicle restriction regulations, and improvements in public space management. In conclusion, effective solutions include combining comprehensive urban planning, strengthening public transport, and coherent regulatory policies that promote sustainable mobility, linking technology, infrastructure, and citizen behavior to reduce traffic congestion. Licencia de Creative Commons Atribución 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es

Instituciones: Universidad César Vallejo