1266 | 314 | Gendered car use patterns in the 15-minute city. | Oriol Marquet; Monika Maciejewska
This study investigates the effects of living in a 15-minute city on driving behavior, focusing on Barcelona as a case study, and examines the potential gendered benefits of this urban model. The 15-minute city concept aims to create urban environments where everyday destinations are accessible within a 15-minute walk, thereby reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable mobility. The gender dimension is of particular interest, as urban mobility patterns are known to differ between men and women, with women often engaging in more complex, multi-purpose trips and relying on walking and public transport to a greater extent._x000D_
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Using a highly-detailed 15-minute city map based on a grid of 100x100m and estimated walking travel times to a total of 27 everyday destinations, we examine whether living in high accessibility conditions leads to fewer car trips and shorter distances traveled by car. We employ a hurdle model to identify whether the decision to drive is specifically affected by living in a 15-minute city, or whether users drive with the same frequency but for shorter distances._x000D_
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Our findings indicate that residents in high accessibility areas exhibit significantly reduced car usage, in terms of trip frequency but not so much in distances traveled. Furthermore, we find that women, in particular, benefit from living in 15-minute city conditions, as their travel patterns are better aligned with this urban model. This leads to increased mobility options, reduced time spent on travel, and greater access to amenities and services, ultimately contributing to gender equity in urban mobility._x000D_
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This study sheds light on the importance of considering gender dynamics in the planning and implementation of 15-minute city concepts, and highlights the potential of this urban model to create more equitable, sustainable, and livable urban environments for all residents.
Oriol Marquet; Monika Maciejewska
Department of Geography, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona; Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussels
ID Abstract: 314