URBANA / e-Trikala

Overview

This material presents a detailed analysis of a questionnaire exploring women’s mobility needs and experiences in Trikala. Based on responses from 117 women across urban, suburban, and rural areas, it examines daily travel patterns, transport choices, safety perceptions, and barriers to sustainable mobility. The analysis highlights how caregiving responsibilities, infrastructure gaps, and limited public transport shape mobility behaviour. It also identifies key improvements required to support more inclusive and sustainable transport systems. The findings provide a strong evidence base for gender-sensitive mobility planning.

Highlights

Women’s mobility patterns are complex and strongly linked to caregiving responsibilities. As shown on pages 3–4, daily trips combine work, shopping, personal activities, and care-related tasks, with up to 48.2% of trips associated with caregiving. These multi-purpose travel patterns increase the need for flexible and efficient transport options.

Transport choices reflect both sustainability trends and structural limitations. According to the charts on pages 5–6, walking is the most common mode (94%), followed by car use (82.9%) and cycling (58%), while public transport is largely unused (86.3%). Key reasons for choosing specific modes include convenience, speed, and lack of alternatives, with limited infrastructure and unreliable public transport pushing many women towards car dependency.

Safety concerns significantly affect mobility, especially at night. As indicated on pages 8–9, perceptions of safety drop considerably after dark, with many women avoiding specific routes due to poor lighting, fear of harassment, and inadequate infrastructure. Suggested improvements focus on better sidewalks, expanded cycling networks, improved lighting, enhanced public transport, and stronger enforcement of traffic rules.

Conclusion

This material highlights the need for integrated and inclusive mobility solutions that reflect women’s everyday realities in Trikala. It shows that improving infrastructure, safety, and public transport accessibility is essential to reduce car dependency and enable more sustainable travel choices. The findings also underline the importance of addressing the specific needs of caregivers and women in rural areas. By incorporating these insights into planning processes, cities can develop more equitable, accessible, and people-centred mobility systems.