Converses Sagalés | Mobilitat amb perspectiva de gènere: cap a ciutats més inclusives.

Welcome to Sagalers Conversations

Introduction to the Event

• The event begins with a warm welcome, introducing the context of the Smart City World Congress.

• Sagalers aims to initiate a series of technical conversations throughout the morning.

Presentation of Marta Fonseca

• Marta Fonseca from Collectiu.6 is introduced as an urban planner who will discuss gender perspectives in city planning.

• She emphasizes the importance of inclusive and equitable urban design.

Understanding Collectiu.6's Mission

Overview of Collectiu.6

• Marta describes Collectiu.6 as a cooperative formed by women architects, sociologists, and urban planners since 2004.

• The organization emerged from Catalonia's "Llei de Barris," which integrates gender analysis into urbanism.

Key Objectives

• Their primary goals include centering daily life needs in urban planning, recognizing both visible and invisible tasks essential for societal functioning.

• They focus on three main objectives: addressing daily life complexities, enhancing safety and mobility, and grounding their work in real experiences—especially those of women.

Gender Perspective in Urban Mobility

Importance of Gender in Mobility Planning

• Marta discusses how gender perspective can be applied to mobility within city planning.

• She references Carmen Miralles' work on integrating this perspective into public transport planning.

Daily Mobility Needs

• Emphasizes that mobility is often seen as obligatory due to spatial separation between living areas and necessary facilities.

• Highlights the need for understanding everyday mobility patterns beyond just commuting for work.

Challenges in Current Mobility Framework

Addressing Diverse Mobility Requirements

• Questions arise about understanding where people move, why they move, and with whom they travel.

• Discusses specific needs such as those requiring assistance or young individuals traveling long distances for education.

Conclusion on Everyday Mobility Insights

• Concludes that these insights reveal opportunities or challenges within current mobility frameworks that must be addressed for better inclusivity.

Perceived Risks and Barriers for Women in Public Spaces

Understanding Mobility Patterns

• Studies indicate that women and individuals with diverse identities exhibit varied mobility patterns, often influenced by perceived risks and barriers in public spaces.

• These mobility patterns are described as polygonal rather than unidirectional, highlighting the need for flexible routes that accommodate different travel needs.

Connectivity Needs

• Examples illustrate the necessity of connecting essential services, such as hospitals, to ensure accessibility for all users.

• Older adults frequently rely on public transport; thus, it is crucial to provide adequate waiting areas and safe stops away from hazardous locations.

Methodologies for Gender Perspective in Urban Planning

• The methodologies employed are primarily qualitative, focusing on understanding community needs within urban mobility projects.

• Various methodologies have been developed over time to incorporate gender perspectives into city planning and mobility projects.

Exploratory Walks as a Research Tool

• One effective methodology is exploratory walks, which foster trust and openness among participants when discussing mobility issues faced by women.

• This approach allows researchers to gather qualitative insights about physical conditions affecting women's experiences in public transport settings.

Addressing Safety Concerns

• The discussions also delve into cultural perceptions of women's bodies in public spaces, emphasizing the importance of addressing safety concerns related to harassment or violence.

• An intersectional gender perspective considers various factors like age and cultural background that shape individual experiences in urban environments.

Project Overview and Transformations in Mobility

Introduction to the Project

• The discussion begins with an overview of the necessary transformations in mobility, highlighting the importance of understanding these changes.

• Sagalès expresses gratitude for collaboration on a project initiated by the Generalitat, emphasizing its exploratory nature at Caldes de Montbull station.

Objectives and Scope of the Project

• A request is made for further details about the Generalitat's project, which involves analyzing various stations to identify common threads and actionable insights.

• The speaker notes that this project is part of broader initiatives aimed at improving public transport infrastructure, including metro stations.

Analysis Focus Areas

• The project includes an analysis of metro stations, particularly focusing on recent updates regarding information displays and accessibility features.

• Key issues identified include visibility challenges related to schedules and information boards, which are not adequately designed for all users.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

• The initiative stems from multiple departments within the Generalitat, indicating a holistic approach to mobility that considers territory and public space.

• This collaborative effort reflects a shift towards integrating mobility planning with urban development principles established in local legislation.

Specific Stations Under Review

Selection Criteria for Stations

• Six stations have been selected for analysis: three from Rodalies (commuter trains) and three from bus services.

• Specific locations include Figueres, Tortosa (buses), Mataró, Santa Margarida i els Monjos, and Barcelona-Clot (Rodalies).

Diversity in Demand and Safety Concerns

• Each station presents unique demands and safety considerations; thus, tailored guidelines will be developed based on exploratory findings.

• Emphasis is placed on both physical aspects of infrastructure as well as transversal themes like security and community participation.

Gender Perspective in Infrastructure Design

Importance of Gender Considerations

• There’s a call for incorporating gender perspectives into infrastructure design from inception rather than retrofitting existing structures.

• Recognizing that many infrastructures were designed years ago highlights the need for modern adaptations that consider diverse user needs.

Practical Applications

• Small-scale interventions are suggested to improve existing infrastructures while considering gender perspectives in future designs.

Community Engagement Insights

Diverse Participation

• Recognition is given to a diverse group of women who participated in discussions about transportation needs—highlighting their varied backgrounds including age and ability levels.

Broader Implications

• The engagement process emphasizes speaking not just for oneself but also representing broader community needs—particularly those related to caregiving roles across generations.

Integration with Local Services

Enhancing Connectivity

• Discussion points out how important it is for transport hubs like Caldes de Montbull station to connect effectively with local amenities such as libraries.

Creating Inclusive Spaces

• There's an emphasis on ensuring that transport spaces are not isolated but instead foster connections between different services available within communities.

Discussion on Urban Planning and Gender Perspective in Public Transport

The Role of Libraries and Urban Spaces

• Discussion centers around the function of a library and its relationship with nearby businesses, questioning whether a bar serves a community purpose or operates as a kiosk for waiting times.

• Highlights the importance of urban planning, particularly regarding residential areas that lack essential services like shopping and public amenities.

Transportation Dynamics

• The Caldes station is identified as a pivotal point for discussing transportation schedules and pricing systems due to its strategic location connecting Sabadell, La Garriga, Barcelona, and Mollet.

• Emphasizes the need for learning from various aspects of transportation to improve public transport planning.

Integrating Gender Perspectives

• Questions how gender perspectives can be integrated into public transport planning, suggesting that daily life considerations should inform this integration.

• Identifies challenges in collaboration between urban planning, public space design, and mobility sectors; stresses the need for cross-disciplinary dialogue.

Collaborative Efforts in Mobility Management

• Calls for creating working groups to facilitate transversal work across different sectors involved in mobility management.

• Stresses the importance of including community voices in decision-making processes to ensure accurate transformations within territories.

Equity in Transportation Workforce

• Discusses evaluating equity within transportation operators' teams, focusing on improving conditions for female drivers and enhancing workspace designs.

• Notes progress made with women entering traditionally male-dominated roles such as mechanics; highlights ongoing efforts to create inclusive environments.

Gendered Perspectives on Mobility Needs

• Reflects on how personal motivations—daily routines, reproductive responsibilities—drive mobility choices; acknowledges breaking through barriers like the glass ceiling.

• Celebrates increasing female representation across various fields related to mobility while advocating for critical gender perspectives in these discussions.

Administrative Support for Change

• Acknowledges support from Catalonia's administration as crucial for promoting good practices among operators and private companies within the mobility sector.

Closing Remarks

• Expresses gratitude towards participants contributing to these discussions about urban planning and gender perspectives.

• (1696)s Concludes with thanks directed at all attendees involved in fostering interest around these topics.