Orthogonal Bus Network- Barcelona

Gender equality and mobility in public transportation

Introduction

Radial public transportation networks are seen in many cities across the world. As a result, the
majority of transit routes all lead to the same central location. The city's few circular pathways are
typically focused in the centre. For commuters that value getting to and from work swiftly and
efficiently, this approach can be extremely useful. This system, on the other hand, can be slow and
inconvenient for those who utilise transit for a variety of purposes (grocery shopping, visiting
relatives, etc. ), which often necessitates travel between different neighbourhoods. However, as
Sánchez de Madariaga, a professor of urban planning at Madrid's Technical University, said, "there
isn't much you can do easily or cheaply to correct this historical bias

You can make them more accessible...but that's about all. Buses, on the other hand, are adaptable,
with routes and stops that can and should be "changed and adjusted for demand" (source: Invisible
Women). And that's exactly what Barcelona did. The city started creating an orthogonal bus network
to complement the subway's spiderweb transport map in 2012. At least eight new bus lines have
been installed thus far, with another 28 planned or in the works. This technique makes trip-chaining
easier, which is especially beneficial to women who are in charge of "care-related travels."

Goal

Case study of transportation in Barcelona and its background

Decoding the planning of orthogonal bus networks

Raising the issues women in public transportation and solving them

Questions

How the design and planning of transportation change the way of life of women?

Can planning of transportation make an impact for female at urban level ?