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About the walk The walk was organized in partnership with
About the walkers:
TOPIC EVALUATION
30%
36-65 Y.O.
90% 50%
26-35 Y.O.
10% 20%
- 25 Y.O.
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EVALUATION Participants gave TOPIC a general evaluation on a scale from 1 to 5 of each topic . More detailed assessments are presented on the following pages.
Special thanks to our walkers
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Rebecca, Olivia, Nadia, Myriam, Nina, Eva, Debora, Domenica, Lisa, Sonja,…
In the area of central station 100% of the walkers enjoy seeing the nature and the old tow. But they don’t like to fancy building and traffic.
90% of the participants like touching water and grass in their city. But they do not like touching dirty public toilets and chewing gums under different public equipment.
100% like the taste of their city thanks to the multicultural food (even if too expensive).
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But 30% do not like to hear noise from traffic . 70% of the participants like hearing birds and music in the streets.
70% of the participants like the smell of flowers, wood and water provided by the city. 30% people dislike smelling pollution and smoke.
MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION
Because women and men have different mobility habits, and therefore different needs, we asked the women of our walks how frequently they use the various modes of transportation and why they choose so. We also asked them what their wishes were in terms of mobility, so that officials can focus on improving the infrastructure to women’s benefit.
PHOTO PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Cheaper public transportation Provide more car-free spaces and car parks at the periphery Offer more cycle lanes (especially at crossways)
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Frequency and wish about travel modes Mode
Frequency +/++
30%
Wish +/100%
ENJOYABLE. 100% of the respondents enjoy walking in Zurich because it is a clean and nice city to walk. They especially like car-free zones and the lakeside.
100%
RELIABLE BUT EXPENSIVE. 100% of the respondents like taking the tramway due to its high frequency (even nightly on weekends) and punctuality, but intercity connections are expensive.
100%
PRACTICAL. 100% of respondents enjoy using buses frequently because of the great network and easy connections.
BIKE PATHS BUT THIEVES. People like the biking roads provided by the city, but still do not always feel safe. They do not like that bikes are often stolen or destructed when left at main stations.
NOT SUITABLE. 100% of the respondents use cars at a low frequency, citing its inadequation, negative impact on the environment, heavy traffic and the price of parking as main reasons to do so.
SLOW & EXPENSIVE. All respondents only use taxis at a low frequency.
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LOVE AND HATE
We believe that the more welcoming, attractive and inclusive the public space is to all, the safer women will be in it. This section focuses on women’s everyday life experience in public space.
Security is the major issue faced by women in public space. Either out of experience or by feelings, it alters their perception and ownership of public space and their right to the streets. In this section we will see what makes space insecure for women and how we can improve it.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Show more same sex kisses in public space (public ads, posters…)
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Love on the streets 100% of the respondents feel comfortable (no judgement) holding hands in public space.
70 %
About 1/2 years ago, I was kissing my girlfriend on the street in the evening (close to Zurich Central). When a group of people arrived, a guy came very close and would stare at us without saying anything.
of the respondents feel comfortable kissing in public. Some have experienced comments when kissing same sex partners.
90% of the respondents have access to contraceptives in the public space.
60% 90% think it is safe to express your sexual orientation in public space. But they do not always feel comfortable doing so.
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of the women respondents do not feel comfortable wearing anything they want. Especially wearing funny, crazy or “poor� clothing.
Street harassment Frequency legend
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUALY
NEVER
Some of their worst experiences‌ 40 %
30%
30%
40% of the women respondents are victims of oral harassment on a monthly basis, happening mostly on the streets at night and in public transportation. x%
10%
20%
One time on the train station a men touched my arm and hair. I helped myself and told him clearly what I think.
70%
30% are being followed once a year. It happened to them while cycling or at night.
60 %
20 years ago, I was in the bus when a men touched me from behind. I was so shocked I didn't say anything. 40%
Physical harassment has been experienced once a year by 60% of the respondents. It happened mostly in public transportation (bus).
100%
None of the respondents has experienced violence in the public space.
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4 years ago while walking home, I was verbally insulted... I cried
ACTIVITIES
How can women enjoy their city to the fullest? Access to sports, nature, socializing spots… How can the city create a more attractive urban public space for women to take their share of their city?
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Promote more art in the city Create more public activities
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Enjoying your city
100% of the respondents feel very content with the green space in Zurich. The easy access to the forest is very appreciated.
100% believe there is a great diversity of sport facilities in town (swimming, biking, football…).
56% Gender equality is not yet achieved among public workers. Bus drivers, police officers and develiveries are majoritarily male.
100% agree that the socializing spaces in Zurichs are various and agreable (parks, restaurants, picnic areas…)
80% believe shopping is only mainstream and that local places are dying out.
70% state that art facilities are accessible to everyone via “culture legi” (theater, concerts,…) but there could be more street musicians.
60% of respondents believe that there are accessible public bathrooms in the city if you know where to find them, and that they are more or less clean.
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Nice diversity also for gay people.
What can WE do ? What can women do? Be more visible and selfconfident in public space.
What can NGOs do? Educate people ongender related issues (articles, radio, coming-out day, GBV‌). Develop more impacting activities.
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What can men do? Be more respectful and aware of the problem of gender inequality.
What can the government do? Acknowledge the problem. Increase the budget for the gender equality office. Improve gender equality within the government.
Special thanks to Debora & Sonia For organizing the walk with us! *Anaysis written with the help of Léa Raynouard
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