CIVITAS Webinar - Gender sensitive mobility planning 12.11. 2014 Gender equality and mobility: mind the gap! Silvia Maffii, CIVITAS WIKI (TRT)
Factors and trends affecting gender differences in mobility 2
Gender differences in travel patterns 3
Gender differences in travel patterns 4
Why a gender approach is strategic. As women are the majority of PT users, it is possible to preserve present but also future PT demand by increasing the quality of PT As women are more environmentally sensitive, it can act as a lever for promoting sustainable mobility As the gender gap (accessibility to jobs and services) is still wide, it can help to guarantee social inclusion As the transport sector is still masculine, it is necessary to increase women s participation in planning and decisionmaking processes and support women s access to the job market 5
Gaps to be filled in an integrated approach 6
1 - Knowledge Target-group-oriented local public transport Berlin (Germany) 7
Case study: Target group oriented local public transport Berlin (Germany) embedding gender mainstreaming in the update of the local transport plan a Gender-check is carried out regularly: improve accessibility in stops, stations and vehicles, provide ample space in vehicles and increase security 8
2 - Infrastructures Public space design to provide gender equality in mobility Vienna (Austria) 9
Case study: Public space design to provide gender equality in mobility Vienna (Austria) provision of a main route network for slow traffic, promoting a shift of priorities towards slower road users optimisation of the frame conditions for pedestrians, bicycles and PT: street space allocation 10
3 - Services Gender development of local transport services Malmo/Kalmar (Sweden) 11
Case study: Gender development of local transport services Malmo/Kalmar (Sweden) gender-mainstreaming in developing the city s system of public transport: dialogue meetings and focus group discussions nattstopp = night stop : night buses drop off passengers in-between regular bus stops increasing safety and security at bus stops 12
Some examples of gender-sensitive measures Improving accessibility and safety of public transport stops and vehicles Safe, accessible and well-lit bus stops Equipping stops with communication devices for guard services In-vehicle seats reserved for women near the driver Provide underpasses and transit places to eliminate the blind spots Provide stations with lifts Provide areas where children can be cared for in railway stations 13
Some examples of gender-sensitive measures Adapt the interiors of public transport vehicles to the needs of women Low-floor vehicles that reduce the gap between the ground and the vehicle Interior with adequate space for transporting strollers, shopping carts, etc. Facilitate access to the underground and trains (steps) 14
Policy Recommendations 15
In conclusion 16
The CIVITAS Policy Note You can download the Policy Note Gender equality and mobility: mind the gap! from the CIVITAS website: www.civitas.eu > CIVITAS Policy Notes The second in series of eight CIVITAS WIKI Policy Analyses 17
Thank you! Silvia Maffii Contact Details TRT Trasporti e Territorio Via Rutilia 10/8, Milano, ITALY maffii@trt.it http://www.civitas.eu