USER PERCEPTION OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND THE USE OF STREETS IN THE TOWN OF LIRCAY (HUANCAVELICA - PERU)

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https://doi.org/10.32351/rca.v11.432
Política de Crossmark DOI: https://doi.org/10.32351/politica-crossmark

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urban transportation, street usage, urban perception, urban planning, mobility

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between users’ perception of urban transportation services and street usage in the city of Lircay, Huancavelica. A correlational, cross-sectional design was employed with a probabilistic sample of 368 residents. Data were collected through two structured questionnaires organized into dimensions and measured using a Likert scale, both demonstrating adequate reliability according to Cronbach’s α coefficients. Spearman’s correlation was used for the analysis due to the non-normal distribution of the variables. The results indicate that there is no significant relationship between urban transportation and street usage (Rho = 0.07; p = 0.161), although weak correlations were found among some internal dimensions, suggesting the influence of external factors not included in the model. Overall, users reported moderately negative perceptions of the transportation service and neutral perceptions regarding street usage. It is concluded that both variables should be addressed through independent yet complementary strategies, and that incorporating contextual factors such as municipal management, road infrastructure, and transportation informality is essential for a comprehensive understanding of urban dynamics in Lircay.

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Author Biographies

  • Ricardo Arango Olarte, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú

    An anthropologist from the Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú (UNCP), combines his academic background with extensive experience in applied social research and fieldwork; his professional work integrates academic rigor with operational management, standing out as a specialist in Community Relations, Citizen Security, and Urban Transportation, always from an anthropological perspective that prioritizes intercultural dialogue and a deep understanding of local dynamics.

  • Antonio Ñahuincopa Arango, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú

    Affiliated with the Universidad de Navarra in Spain, holds a PhD in Philosophy from the same university and taught philosophy at Instituto Santa Rosa and the Seminario Mayor de Huancavelica in Peru; his research lines include the Presocratics, Aristotle, the immortality of the soul, Suárez, Toledo, Baroque philosophy, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and philosophical anthropology, and his published articles include "La inmortalidad del alma en Aristóteles: Toledo, Báñez y Suárez," published in Cuadernos de Anuario Filosófico (co-authored with José Ángel García Cuadrado), and "¿Sostuvo Aristóteles la inmortalidad del alma? La respuesta de Suárez," published in Scientia et Fides.

  • Aparicio Chanca Flores, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú

    Is an Anthropologist with a Doctorate in Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development, serving as an Associate Professor at the same institution, specializing in the formulation, execution, and evaluation of development plans, programs and projects, EIA studies, and social research projects, while also skilled in the use and management of qualitative and participatory methodological strategies.

  • Flavio Italo Conozco Poma, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú

    Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú (UNCP), is a professional in the fields of social research, public management, public policy, and community relations; his career is characterized by youth leadership, a strong commitment to communities, and a drive to find innovative solutions to social, cultural, and territorial challenges. Recognized by the Congress of the Republic of Peru in the Young Researcher category, this distinction strengthens his commitment to continue contributing to the country's development through anthropological research and service to society.

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USER PERCEPTION OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND THE USE OF STREETS IN THE TOWN OF LIRCAY (HUANCAVELICA - PERU)

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Arango Olarte, R., Ñahuincopa Arango, A., Chanca Flores, A., & Conozco Poma, F. I. (2026). USER PERCEPTION OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND THE USE OF STREETS IN THE TOWN OF LIRCAY (HUANCAVELICA - PERU). MenteClara Foundation’s Peer-Reviewed Journal, 11, 423. https://doi.org/10.32351/rca.v11.432

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