INCLUSION AND INNOVATION: THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A TOOL FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING IN CRAVINHOS-SP.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze pedestrian accessibility conditions in the municipality of Cravinhos, São Paulo, using artificial intelligence and geotechnologies as tools for inclusive urban planning. The research is based on the principles established by the Brazilian Inclusion Law (Law No. 13,146/2015), the National Urban Mobility Policy, and ABNT NBR 9050:2020. The methodology consisted of dividing the urban area into quadrants, delimiting an accessibility corridor, and conducting multimodal analysis of 89 observation points using Google Earth Pro software, associated with visual assessment based on the Likert scale and interpretative processing through artificial intelligence algorithms. The presence and quality of accessibility ramps, sidewalk pavement conditions, occurrence of structural pathologies, and interference caused by urban furniture were evaluated. The results revealed significant spatial heterogeneity, with better accessibility conditions in the central region and a higher incidence of non-compliance in peripheral neighborhoods. It was found that the lack of continuity in accessible routes compromises the autonomous mobility of people with disabilities and reduced mobility, creating architectural barriers and territorial exclusion. It is concluded that technological innovation applied to urban planning constitutes an important diagnostic tool; however, its effectiveness depends on articulation with permanent public policies focused on maintenance, inspection, and universal design.