ENGENHARIA DE TRANSPORTES E DESENVOLVIMENTO REGIONAL: a importância de obras de infraestrutura na região do MATOPIBA

Abstract

Transport infrastructure is a fundamental contribution to the development of the country. In this scenario, it is important to discuss the reality of the structural availability of transport modes in Brazil. The MATOPIBA region has been considered a strong Brazilian agricultural frontier, presenting growing productive potential and standing out in grain production. In this context, the present study seeks to analyze the transport logistics in the region in the transport of goods and people, as well as to characterize the sub-region of Alto Parnaíba in MATOPIBA, describe the modes used in the region and identify the main logistical transport routes, as well as how to present the benefits brought by investments in transport infrastructure for the region and its potential to favor regional economic development. Therefore, bibliographical and qualitative research was used as a method for data collection. From the analyzed data, it was possible to perceive that the infrastructure in MATOPIBA did not keep up with its productivity gains, so that the current transport system does not provide diversity of flow alternatives, thus observing its productivity. Through all the study carried out, it was possible to verify that the logistics in the region are mainly distributed to the road modal and that the resolution of these problems could put this Brazilian region in a condition of excellence in the production and distribution of grains.