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The power of getting around!

Diário de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 15:00

The article is an opinion piece written by José Machado about urban mobility. The title "The power of getting around!" indicates that the central theme is issues related to commuting and people's ability to move around.

The author refers to the need to reconfigure the urban mobility system, noting that this reconfiguration should ensure connectivity between different spaces in the city.

José Machado highlights particularly the importance of considering the thousands of students who make daily commuting trips between Campus 1 and Campus 2, suggesting that this reality should be taken into account in mobility planning.

The text shows that the issue of student mobility is a relevant aspect that should be considered in urban planning policies, drawing attention to the commuting needs of a significant number of students between different locations in the city.

Why this matters

Readers in the region are directly affected by decisions on urban mobility, especially university students and workers who depend on efficient transportation between different zones. This article comes in the context of debates on the reorganization of transportation systems and urban planning in the region.

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