Bon voyage! European cities bid adieu to sexist mobility policies
The time has come to leave behind the traditional male commuter model
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili(show all)Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainability, green tech, AI, and EU policy. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
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What are cities doing exactly?
To address these issues, Paris introduced last year its plan to become a “15-minute city.” The idea is that residents access all essential services within 15 minutes of their home by foot, bike, or public transport — which in turn willimprove gender equality.
In a similar vein, Barcelona has launched its “superblocks” scheme to direct traffic to the outskirts of each city block, and Austria is implementing the “1-2-3 Climate Ticket” this year which gives access to its public transport nationwide for a flat a $3.6 per day, paid annually.
There are also stirrings in Germany, as center-left parties in Munich havepushed for city-planning based on gender equality.
It goes without saying that these initiatives represent only minor steps towards a gender-equal mobility model. But reducing urban traffic and enhancing safety and accessibility are definitely a step in the right direction which will benefit everyone.
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