Sustainable urban mobility: evaluation of the monorail as a transportation alternative in Córdoba

Abstract

The study analyzed the feasibility of implementing an elevated monorail system in the city of Córdoba as a response to urban mobility challenges. It started from the premise that mobility was not limited to the simple transportation of people, but also involved the organization of public space, social equity, and environmental sustainability. The research integrated concepts of mobility, accessibility, intermodality, and sustainable development, considering both strategic planning and citizen perception.
It emphasized that accessibility should be understood as a right, ensuring that everyone could access services and opportunities without physical or social restrictions. The monorail was presented as an alternative that would not only improve connectivity but also promote the inclusion of vulnerable sectors. Intermodality was also considered essential, given that the new system had to be coordinated with buses, bicycles, taxis, and other modes of transport to optimize the user experience and reduce social and environmental costs.
The analysis also highlighted the importance of sustainability, emphasizing that the monorail could help reduce traffic congestion and pollutant emissions, ensuring a more rational use of urban space. Similarly, it raised the need to evaluate social profitability, understood as the equitable distribution of benefits and their long-term impact on quality of life.
Consumer behavior was recognized as a key factor, as acceptance of the system depended on perceptions of safety, comfort, and efficiency. In conclusion, the study noted that the viability of the monorail should be evaluated from a comprehensive perspective that transcended technical and financial considerations in order to establish it as an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative project.