STRATEGIC DECISIONS: A SUPPORT MODEL FOR PRIORITIZING PROJECTS IN THE BRAZILIAN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Efficient transportation infrastructure is vital for the economy and society, but it requires significant resources and often has negative impacts. Integrating sustainability into decision-making for such projects is gaining momentum, yet they often suffer from cost overruns and delays despite extensive research. This study proposes an innovative action model to prioritize projects within Brazil's complex transportation infrastructure, considering financial viability, socioeconomic impact, and environmental sustainability. The model aims to optimize resources and promote equitable development. Its development involved defining objectives, reviewing literature, involving stakeholders, setting criteria, developing, validating, piloting, and documenting results. It covers aspects like prioritization, resource allocation, challenge mitigation, alignment with national goals, stakeholder involvement, and adaptability. Critical points such as economic impacts, risk assessment, environmental and social sustainability, technological innovation, resilience to extreme events, and transparency are also addressed. Overall, the study offers a holistic approach to prioritize projects and promote sustainable development in Brazil's transportation sector.