Towards mobility justice: Guiding policy and practice to consider the needs of disadvantaged socio-economic groups
Gender:
- Prioritize cheaper tickets, less crowded vehicles, fewer delays, and more frequent services.
- Improve safety and accessibility with better lighting at stops and vehicles, and better accessibility for impaired individuals.
Older People:
- Address concerns by improving public transport with less crowded vehicles, fewer delays, cleaner facilities, and more frequent services.
- Increase availability of ticket vending machines at public transport stations.
Low-Income Individuals:
- Introduce measures to make public transport more affordable, such as discounted fares, subsidized passes, or income-based fare structures.
- Explore fare capping to ensure affordability for frequent users.
- Reduce delays, decrease overcrowding, and increase frequency.
- Enhance safety and accessibility at stops with better lighting, shelters, and improved access for impaired individuals.
Migrants:
- Increase density of public transport stops in high migrant population areas to improve accessibility and convenience.
- Improve punctuality and reduce waiting times, especially during peak hours.
Mobility Restrictions:
- Ensure all vehicles and stations comply with accessibility standards, including ramps, lifts, and priority seating.
- Implement fare subsidies or discounts to make public transport more affordable.
- Address issues like overcrowding, delays, and limited service frequency.
- Provide accessible transportation information in formats like braille, large print, and electronic text.
Mobility Transformations Needed for a Fairer and More inclusive Mobility System
Gender:
- Reallocate street space to accommodate diverse transportation modes, increasing space for cycling and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- Ensure fair distribution of traffic light time to prioritize safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users.
- Make public transport more affordable, particularly for women.
- Improve urban amenities such as public toilets, seating options, water elements, tactile pavements, and zebra crossings.
- Allocate subsidies towards sustainable and active modes of transportation and reconsider subsidies for car-centric infrastructur
Older People:
- Reallocate street space to prioritize pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
- Ensure fair distribution of traffic light time for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users.
- Improve urban elements such as public toilets, seating options, water elements, and tactile pavement.
- Improve proximity to shopping destinations within the district.
- Allocate subsidies towards pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and public transport improvements.
Low-Income Individuals:
- Reallocate street space to prioritize pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
- Review fare structures and subsidies to make public transport more affordable.
- Address disparities in travel time to essential destinations like education, healthcare, and employment.
- Allocate subsidies to prioritize sustainable modes of transport and ensure equitable access.
Migrants:
- Explore fare discounts or subsidies for migrants to make public transport more affordable.
- Improve the availability of urban elements like public toilets, seating options, and tactile pavements.
- Engage migrant communities in planning processes to ensure transportation policies reflect their needs.
Mobility Restrictions:
- Incorporate universal design principles in transportation infrastructure and urban planning.
- Prioritize inclusive design features like ramps, seating options, and clear signage.
- Provide real-time information updates and accessible customer service.
- Enforce accessibility regulations and standards for all transport providers.
- Offer incentives for organizations improving accessibility.
Read the Mobility Justice Report here.
Text: Sindi Haxhija
Graphics: Mobility Justice Report