Indicator system for monitoring the sustainability of historic centers associated with transportation

Abstract

The study focused on the management control of sustainability related to transportation in historic centers, given its influence on the social development of these areas. The primary purpose was to establish a system of indicators to monitor transportation sustainability in such centers. Techniques such as literature review, surveys, direct observation, expert consultations, and brainstorming were employed to achieve this. Various thematic models were analyzed, supported by software tools such as Microsoft Office Excel 2010, Microsoft Office Visio 2010, and EndNote X7. As a result of this research, twenty indicators were identified, meticulously described, and categorized under three sustainability perspectives: social, economic, and environmental. These indicators, derived from strategic objectives, are essential to assess the effects of transportation in historic centers and to facilitate prompt interventions that mitigate negative impacts, thereby improving the quality of life and urban sustainability