The document proposes the first Brazilian National Cycle Route to link existing natural and constructed paths along the Brazilian coastline. This would benefit tourism by providing an alternative sustainable transportation option. It could also benefit local communities through job creation from path construction and maintenance. The proposal outlines planning and implementation steps, including prioritizing safety, tourist attractions, costs, and shortest routes in choosing paths. The national cycle route could promote sustainability, tourism, and sustainable transportation nationally and locally.

1. EDGARD ANTUNES DIAS BATISTA THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KTH - STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN [email_address] BICIROTA NACIONAL 1: A PROPOSAL FOR THE FIRST BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CYCLE ROUTE

2. Brazil - Large use of motorized vehicles (Car culture) Example: Brasília - Brazilian tourism: unexplored potential - Alternative way of subsistence for the local population - Tourists using sustainable modes of transportation

5. Favourable Scenario (PNMUS, 2007) Budget to support non-motorized projects National Policy of Sustainable Urban Mobility 7.500.000 7.500.000 5.000.000 2.000.000 Budget in Brazilian Reais 2008 2007 2006 2005 Year

6. The project of a Brazilian National Cycle Route

7. Brazilian Coastline

8. The North Sea Cycle Route

15. - Link the natural paths and the already constructed ones - Benefits to local communities Construction of new paths

21. Prioritizing order for the choice of paths 1st – Safety; 2nd – Touristic point of interest; 3rd – Implementation costs; 4 th – Shortest way.

22. Benefits Global: Sustainability National: Touristic product; sustainable transportation Local: Sustainable commuters Future developments: National and continental network of cycle routes

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