Towards mobility justice: Guiding policy and practice to consider the needs of disadvantaged socio-economic groups
The Mobility Justice Survey is conducted within the framework of the Mobility Justice in Metropolitan Regions (MGeM) project, which falls under the big umbrella of the Munich Cluster for the Future of Mobility in Metropolitan Regions (MCube) funding programme. The survey continues the work within the MGeM project, where a Mobility Injustice Atlas was developed to spatially identify and visualise mobility injustices in Munich.
What are the needs, experiences, and practices related to daily mobility for disadvantaged socio-economic groups? What is considered unjust in distributing mobility resources from the perspective of disadvantaged socio-economic groups? The main section of the analysis included in the report focuses on analysing the data based on the disadvantaged socio-economic groups. Based on these results, the following recommendations for practitioners have been made available to be considered for public transport infrastructure and service improvements, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements, and to make mobility fairer and more inclusive for all.
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.
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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.
