STRATEGIC DECISIONS: A SUPPORT MODEL FOR PRIORITIZING PROJECTS IN THE BRAZILIAN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

DECISÕES ESTRATÉGICAS: UM MODELO DE APOIO À PRIORIZAÇÃO DE PROJETOS NA INFRAESTRUTURA DE TRANSPORTES BRASILEIRA

Authors

  • Victor Hugo Souza de Abreu UFRJ - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO
  • Sandra Oda UFRJ - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO
  • Thais Guedes Maximo Monteiro UFRJ - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2025.v11.n1.107-118

Keywords:

Resilience, Brazilian transport infrastructure, Environmental sustainability, Climate change adaptation, Risk management

Abstract

Efficient transportation infrastructure is vital for the economy and society, but it requires significant resources and often has negative impacts. Integrating sustainability into decision-making for such projects is gaining momentum, yet they often suffer from cost overruns and delays despite extensive research. This study proposes an innovative action model to prioritize projects within Brazil's complex transportation infrastructure, considering financial viability, socioeconomic impact, and environmental sustainability. The model aims to optimize resources and promote equitable development. Its development involved defining objectives, reviewing literature, involving stakeholders, setting criteria, developing, validating, piloting, and documenting results. It covers aspects like prioritization, resource allocation, challenge mitigation, alignment with national goals, stakeholder involvement, and adaptability. Critical points such as economic impacts, risk assessment, environmental and social sustainability, technological innovation, resilience to extreme events, and transparency are also addressed. Overall, the study offers a holistic approach to prioritize projects and promote sustainable development in Brazil's transportation sector.

Author Biographies

Victor Hugo Souza de Abreu, UFRJ - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO

tualmente, é Pesquisador de Pós-doutorado (Bolsista de Fixação de Recursos Humanos do CNPq - Nível C) em Engenharia de Transportes com especialidade em Infraestrutura e Superestrutura de Transporte (Projeto e Construção). Doutor (Bolsa Doutorado Nota 10 da FAPERJ e representação discente) com especialidade em Infraestrutura e Superestrutura de Transportes (Projeto e Construção), envolvendo inclusive Análise de Risco Climático, e Mestre, com especialidade em Planejamento e Infraestrutura de Transportes, envolvendo otimização computacional para localização ótima de sensores de tráfego na rede, pelo Programa de Engenharia de Transportes do Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (PET/COPPE/UFRJ). Tem Pós-graduação em Meio Ambiente, em Petróleo e Gás e em Energias pela COPPE/UFRJ e é Graduado em Engenharia Civil, com Ênfase em Engenharia de Transportes, pela POLI/UFRJ. Atualmente, é Professor de Metodologia Científica, Transporte e Meio Ambiente, Análise de Risco Climático e Cadeia de Suprimentos do Curso de Pós-graduação executiva em Meio Ambiente da COPPE/UFRJ. Também é professor de Metodologia Científica, Transporte e Energia e Cadeia de Suprimentos do Curso de Pós-graduação executiva em Energias da COPPE/UFRJ e professor de Metodologia Científica do Curso de Pós-graduação executiva em Petróleo e Gás da COPPE/UFRJ. É pesquisador do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). Atuou como consultor no projeto Levantamento de impactos e riscos climáticos sobre a infraestrutura federal de transportes terrestres (rodoviário e ferroviário), existente e projetada, do Ministério dos Transportes.

LATTES: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5759310687521434

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2557-2721

Sandra Oda, UFRJ - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO

ossui graduação em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos (1992), mestrado em Engenharia de Transportes na área de gerência de vias não-pavimentadas pela EESC da Universidade de São Paulo (1995) e doutorado em Engenharia de Transportes pela EESC da Universidade de São Paulo (2000), tendo defendido a tese intitulada Análise da viabilidade técnica da utilização do ligante asfalto-borracha em obras de pavimentação. Professora associado do Departamento de Engenharia de Transportes da Escola Politécnica da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (onde ingressou em 2012). Atualmente é coordenadora acadêmica do Programa de Engenharia de Transportes - PET/COPPE e representante do PET na CPGP. Participa de projetos de pesquisa sobre uso de rejeitos, resíduos e fibras em materiais para pavimentação; projetos que tratam da aplicação de ACV (avaliação de ciclo de vida) na seleção de materiais para pavimentação, projetos na área de sistemas de gerência de pavimentos e projeto que trata da conversão de calor do pavimento asfáltico em energia elétrica.

LATTES: http://lattes.cnpq.br/1280946783403977

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1317-4232

Thais Guedes Maximo Monteiro, UFRJ - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO

Engenheira Civil com sólida formação acadêmica e vasta experiência profissional nas áreas de Mecânica, Produção e Garantia da Qualidade. Possui Mestrado em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) e Master of Business and Environment) (MBE) pela COPPE/UFRJ. Ao longo da carreira, atuou em projetos de grande porte, destacando-se na implementação e na otimização de métodos produtivos. Autora de diversos artigos científicos publicados em periódicos renomados, contribuindo significativamente para o avanço do conhecimento na área ambiental.

LATTES: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5225618025462035

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0983-440X

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2025-05-06

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de Abreu, V. H. S., Oda, S., & Maximo Monteiro, T. G. (2025). STRATEGIC DECISIONS: A SUPPORT MODEL FOR PRIORITIZING PROJECTS IN THE BRAZILIAN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE : DECISÕES ESTRATÉGICAS: UM MODELO DE APOIO À PRIORIZAÇÃO DE PROJETOS NA INFRAESTRUTURA DE TRANSPORTES BRASILEIRA. ix Sustentável, 11(1), 107–118. https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2025.v11.n1.107-118

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