SHAPING CITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Capacity Building Modules MODULE 3 Introduction to mobility for young children and caregivers Note: • This module is a part of the Capacity building modules being prepared under Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge. • This version is Work-in-progress, and being shared to be reviewed by the concerned city officials Structure of modules – Target audience Data based Introduc planning tion Module number Module title M1 Introduction to young children and caregiver-oriented development M2 Data based planning for young children and family-oriented development across city, zones and ward levels Planning agencies Infrastructure agencies Transit and traffic agencies T1, T2, T3 T1, T2, T3 T1, T2, T3 T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 Mobility Break M3 Introduction to mobility for young children and caregivers T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M4 Improving mobility for young children and families T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M5 Designing transit stations and streets around transit stations T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M3 - Introduction to mobility for young children and caregivers Contents • What is mobility • Mobility for young children & caregivers o Vulnerabilities o Travel patterns o Factors affecting choice of mode o What is young children & caregiver-friendly mobility • Good practices • Vision for young children & caregiver-friendly mobility Video 1 o Key destinations What is mobility? Ability to travel freely/ easily from one place to another, using one or more modes of transport What is mobility? Through para –transit i.e. autos, shared taxis Through public transport/ mass transport With Young children With elderly Through walking Through non-motorized transport Through privately owned vehicles Travel experience The ability in any city isto appropriate when travel freely an individual is able /easily … to move freely With specially abled people With pregnant woman With women Mobility is designing for…. Home User experience Destination Mobility is designing for…. Home Vehicular network Pedestrian network User experience Public transit Destination Para transit (auto/taxi) Non-motorized transport User experience for young children is different while travelling Image source: : Jabalpur Smart City Limited Because young children are more vulnerable in the public realm • Low height • High risk of impact • Limited peripheral vision • Inability to traverse levels • Higher exposure and impact of pollution • Slower walking speed Image source: Kshitija Pendharkar, WRI India Young children are always minimum 2 people! Image source: Bernard van Leer Foundation Young children are usually accompanied by adult caregivers while travelling to their daily destinations and services. Key destinations for caregivers with young children Key destinations for young children & caregivers include – • anganwadis • creches • healthcare facilities such as public health clinics and hospitals • parks and gardens • markets • transit stops • other recreational and social spaces They have different travel patterns Average working adult Lesser activities Young children and caregiver Shorter and frequent trips Series of activities Factors affecting choice of mode for young children and caregivers Affordability Safety Convenience of first/ last mile Convenience inter-modal exchange ? Flexibility Engaging experience of waiting & travel Others: cleanliness, behavior BMTC Bus, Bangalore Image source: Madhura Kulkarni, WRI India What is ‘young children & caregiver-friendly mobility’? Mobility that ensures mobility services that are Safe Green Accessible Playful Inclusive Affordable And provide Stimulating environment to encourage young children to explore and engage in the safe proximity of their caregivers. And planned carefully Considering slower walking speeds, different perseverance of public space and vulnerabilities of young children and caregivers BMTC Bus, Bangalore Image source: Madhura Kulkarni, WRI India Good practices for young children and family-friendly mobility Hubbali Dharwad – Shared pram system in BRTS Image source: Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (HDBRTS) Hubballi-Dharwad – Signages for priority queuing and seating at transit stops & within transit vehicles Image source: Directorate of Urban Land Transport Image source: Madhura Kulkarni, WRI India New York MTA bus and subway – Free ride for 3 children (upto 44” height) per caregiver Image source: New York MTA Transport of London – Low-floor, wheelchair and pram accessible buses Image source: https://tfl.gov.uk/ Vision for mobility for young children and caregivers To enable infants, toddlers and caregivers’ ability to move anywhere and everywhere in the city while enriching their experiences through integration of mobility systems and positive behavior change towards them. Image source: HDBRTS How can we achieve young children & family-friendly mobility? Simply by asking three questions; Are the infrastructure & services Available? If they are, are these Accessible? If these are available and accessible, are these Suitable for young children and caregivers? Image source: HDBRTS End of module Discussion What is your idea of good mobility as the caregiver of a young child ? SHAPING CITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Capacity Building Modules MODULE 4 Improving mobility for young children and families Note: • This module is a part of the Capacity building modules being prepared under Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge. • This version is Work-in-progress, and being shared to be reviewed by the concerned city officials Structure of modules – Target audience Data based Introduc planning tion Module number Module title M1 Introduction to young children and caregiver-oriented development M2 Data based planning for young children and family-oriented development across city, zones and ward levels Planning agencies Infrastructure agencies Transit and traffic agencies T1, T2, T3 T1, T2, T3 T1, T2, T3 T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 Mobility Break M3 Introduction to mobility for young children and caregivers T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M4 Improving mobility for young children and families T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M5 Designing transit stations and streets around transit stations T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M4 - Improving mobility for young children and families Contents • How to improve mobility for young children and families • Steps to prepare young children & caregiver-friendly mobility for Indian cities o Mapping young children & caregiver-frequented destinations and public transit stations o Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level o Multi-modal integration o Introducing young children & caregiver-oriented services o Identifying policy areas and key policy actors o Institutionalizing young children friendly mobility Good practices Video 2 Baselines statistics of young children & caregivers in the city (state of young children & caregivers) Video 1 • o How to improve mobility for young children and families Source: ITCM team, WRI India How to improve mobility for young children and families In Indian cities? By asking, How to improve mobility for young children and families In Indian cities? By asking, Are the infrastructure & services Available? Availability of transit • Availability of network • Availability of transit modes during peak hours of young children frequented spaces • Frequency of transit modes • Last mile connectivity • Multi modal integration How to improve mobility for young children and families In Indian cities? By asking, Are the infrastructure & services Available? If they are, are these Accessible? Accessibility to transit • Access to transit stations • Access to and from education and health care facilities, Early Childhood Development (ECD) services • Access to and from parks and gardens • Access to and from places of work • Affordable modes of transit How to improve mobility for young children and families In Indian cities? By asking, Are the infrastructure & services Available? If they are, are these Accessible? If these are available and accessible, are these Suitable for young children and caregivers? Suitability • Perception of safety • Feeling dignified • Behaviour of service providers towards users • Feedback mechanisms • Affordable modes of transit Guidance to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 1: Baselines statistics of young children and families in the city Step 2: Mapping frequented destinations of young children and families and public transit stations Step 3: Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level Step 4: Introducing young children and family-oriented services Step 5: Identifying policy areas and key policy actors Step 6: Institutionalizing young children friendly mobility Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Addressing young children & caregiver data gaps are critical for designing specific interventions and evaluating policies. • Collecting disaggregated data of young children & caregivers. • In transport and mobility systems, this means that travel needs, patterns, trends can be examined through data. • Data in the spatial and non-spatial form. Typical Data Collection Method Young children and caregivers specific Data Collection Method Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 1 : Baselines statistics of young children and families in the city Use of data related to young children and families • 0–5-year-old children population, density and distribution • Locations of informal settlements, disaster-prone areas, disease-prone clusters • Housing conditions/ living conditions • Income levels • Average cost of mobility – expense of travel on bus, shared auto etc. • Access to basic services such as water, sanitation • Access to health and nutrition Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 2.1 : Mapping frequented destinations of young children and families Case of Bengaluru Young children & caregivers frequented destinations : • • • Primary Schools (including pre-primary schools) Parks Hospitals (includes clinics, hospitals, maternity homes, govt hospitals) Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 2.2 : Mapping frequented destinations of young children and families - ped-shed around destinations Case of Bengaluru Young children & caregivers frequented destinations : • • • • Primary Schools (including pre-primary schools) Parks Hospitals (includes clinics, hospitals, maternity homes, govt hospitals) 10 minutes walking distance pedestrian shed area around young children & caregivers frequented destinations to understand availability of services Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 2.3 : Mapping public transit stations, routes and frequencies Case of Bengaluru Mobility services : • BMTC bus stops, bus stations and operational mass transit stations (metro) stations Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 2.4 : Mapping public and para-transit stations- ped-shed around PT and IPT stations Case of Bengaluru Mobility services : • BMTC bus stops, bus stations and operational mass transit stations (metro) stations • 10 minutes walking distance pedestrian shed area around transit stations to understand serviceable area of current public transport network Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 3 : Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level through – availability and accessibility of transit - spatial data Case of Bengaluru Overlay of young children & caregiver frequented destinations and mobility services Inference from preliminary analysis: • Significant number of young children & caregivers frequented destinations lack direct access to mobility services • In addition, out of accessible destinations, significant number of destinations lack accessibility within 5 minutes of walking distance from the nearest transit station Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 3 : Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level through - availability of transit - spatial data Availability of network and last mile connectivity Analysing the network for availability of public transit stop or IPT stand within 50M from ECD facilities and other young children & caregivers frequented areas to support walking and cycling Case of Pune Legend Accessible frequented destinations through public transport Inaccessible frequented destinations through public transport Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 3 : Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level through - availability of transit - spatial data Multi modal integration Any transit station Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 3 : Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level through - availability of transit - spatial data Multi modal integration Any transit station Safe Green Accessible Playful Inclusive Affordable Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 3 : Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level through - availability of transit - spatial data Multi modal integration • Safety and convenience are one of the most important factors for young children & caregiver-friendly mobility. • Integration of multiple transit modes near ECD facilities and other young children & caregiverfrequented destinations considering safety and convenience of young children and caregivers Legend Source: GIFT team, WRI India Auto stand Metro station Taxi stand Station area Auto stand with women drivers 1min walking distance Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 3 : Analyzing the network through spatial and non-spatial data at city level, zonal level and neighbourhood level through – accessibility and suitability of transit – non-spatial data User data Non-user data Data from young children & caregivers and other commuters who use the PT/IPT as their main mode of travel Data from young children & caregiver commuters who could potentially use the PT/IPT, but currently use other modes Online surveys On-ground surveys Station and station area audits Data to map infrastructure status at different access routes at transit stations Image and video footage Commuter counts Data to get an estimate of the proportion of young children & caregivers and other citizen footfall around young children & caregivers frequented destinations Physical counts at strategic locations Department processes Information to understand the jurisdiction of each department and the extent of young children & caregiver- focused responsibilities Long form interviews End of video 1 Activity / Discussion Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 4 : Introducing young children and family-oriented services Availability • Mini buses, shared autos for travel beyond 1.5 to 2.0km • Transit services for women and children during young children & family's peak hours Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 4 : Introducing young children and family-oriented services Availability • Mini buses, shared autos for travel beyond 1.5 to 2.0km • Transit services for women and children during young children & family's peak hours Accessibility • Priority queuing for young children & caregivers with signages at ticket counters. • Good surveillance in and around transit stops and encourage activities to ensure eyes on street • Branding such as transport cares for women & children Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 4 : Introducing young children and family-oriented services Availability • • Mini buses, shared autos for travel beyond 1.5 to 2.0km Transit services for women and children during young children & family's peak hours Accessibility • Priority queuing for young children & caregivers with signages at ticket counters. • Good surveillance in and around transit stops and encourage activities to ensure eyes on street • Branding such as transport cares for women & children Suitability • Capacity building of officials in transport agencies about the needs and challenges for young children and caregivers • Presence of women in transport services- staffing at ticketing counters, security personal • Data collection through survey tools around mobility, grievance redressal & feedback mechanism • Addressing feedbacks periodically • Special pass for women with young children for integrated trips with subsidized rates • Easy payment methods • Online and offline Grievance redressal Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 5 : Identifying policy areas and key policy actors Following the gap assessment, this step focuses on the policy areas and relevant policy actors who can facilitate young children and family-friendly mobility planning. Primary mobility policy areas: City-level Public Transport Network: Feeding zonal level transit into mass transit Associated potential key policy actors: Metro, BRTS, State Bus transport Corporation, etc. Zonal-level Mobility: Neighbourhood-level Mobility: Ensuring local level mobility connection to young childrendestinations in the neighboring wards or zones Continuous and connected urban street corridors Associated potential key policy actors: City bus service providers, IPT operators, RTO, etc. Associated potential key policy actors: Roads department, Traffic department, Traffic police department, Urban Design cell, Town planning department, etc. Step by step guidance on how to improve mobility for young children and families in Indian cities? Step 6 : Institutionalizing young children and family-friendly mobility Policy changes, Statutory/ strategic plans, Regulations, Guidelines Infrastructural interventions Partnerships and citizen engagement Finance allocation Capacity building Enable champions and communication Data based, monitoring and evaluation Good practices – mobility network for young children and caregivers ‘Kids First Program’ at Bogota, Colombia Colombia developed pan city programs to ensure sustainable, equitable, child & family-friendly city School Zones Centipede Mobile Park Al Colegio En Bici (Bike To School) Safe street environments and slow vehicular speeds adjacent to educational institutions Walk together to school for children & caregivers with a monitor, songs & games Child sized model with reproduced traffic to train children Students cycle to school daily with older students, who act as guides and have been trained in road safety, cycling, and basic bicycle mechanics. Image source: metropolis.org Kids’ Tracks, Norway Norway programmatised safer access to schools by involving children in the planning process Mapping schools Mapping routes Rating places Children register online for a review and generic offline sessions are conducted at schools Children are asked about their route & mode of transport to school Children rate frequented spaces, specially along their daily roue Reporting Municipalities Discussing plans with children Collected data from children is added in the joint planning report & submitted to the Municipalities Planners then visit the schools and discuss about the learnings & what the Municipality intends to do Source: Ingvil Aarholt Hegna, Project Manager, DogA, Oslo, Norway I My City Too Report I https://www.barnetrakk.no/en End of module Activity • Audience to be provided with a short questionnaire. Questionnaire Q1 Which measures would the city provide to enhance public transit routes catering to the needs of caregivers traveling with young children (0-5 years)? (Choose any 3) Public transport routes connecting young children and caregiver-oriented facilities such as schools, anganwadis, maternity hospitals, creches etc. to neighbourhoods and major transit hubs Special ‘Hop-on Hop-off’ public transit services connecting to public spaces in Q2 Which operational measures would the city provide to incentivize use of public transit by caregivers traveling with young children (0-5 years)? (Choose any 4) Clearly marked priority queues or separate ticket gates for pregnant women and caregivers accompanied by young children Wayfinding signages and maps to access young children and caregiveroriented facilities the central and sub-central areas of the neighborhood Audit for all public transit spaces Fare structures that subsidize chained trips (multiple short trips) for ITCs Sensitization of drivers and conductors towards needs of caregivers with Special services like ‘Request a Stop’ or ‘Hail a Service’ Less polluting and less noisy vehicles such as electric vehicles Employment of female staff in transit Other: _____________________________________ Travel cards, vouchers and subsidies for pregnant women, young children young children and caregivers Online apps/platforms for SOS or providing information related to nearby children facilities Other: _____________________________________ SHAPING CITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Capacity Building Modules MODULE 5 Designing transit stations and streets around transit stations Note: • This module is a part of the Capacity building modules being prepared under Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge. • This version is Work-in-progress, and being shared to be reviewed by the concerned city officials Structure of modules – Target audience Data based Introduc planning tion Module number Module title M1 Introduction to young children and caregiver-oriented development M2 Data based planning for young children and family-oriented development across city, zones and ward levels Planning agencies Infrastructure agencies Transit and traffic agencies T1, T2, T3 T1, T2, T3 T1, T2, T3 T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 Mobility Break M3 Introduction to mobility for young children and caregivers T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M4 Improving mobility for young children and families T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M5 Designing transit stations and streets around transit stations T1, T2 T1, T2 T1, T2 M5 - Designing transit stations and streets around transit stations Contents Type of transit stations in Indian cities • Factors affecting effectiveness of transit stations • Factors of safety and convenience in and around transit stations • Introduction to station audits in and around transit stations • Design tools for transit stations and streets around transit stations o Streets around transit stops, IPT stands o Design of Transit Stations o Design of ticketing counters suitable for young children & caregivers • Good practices Video 1 • Transit stations play a vital role in ensuring integrated, safe and convenient travel experience Type of transit stations in typical Indian cities Mass transit station Metro stations, bus depot/stations, railway stations, BRTS Public transit stations Bus stops Non-motorized transit stations Shared bicycle/pram stations Intermittent public transit stations Auto stands, taxi stands Which bus stop would Raji (mother of two young children) choose at 10:00PM? Why? Bus stop 1 Bus stop 2 Which bus stop would Raji (mother of two young children) choose at 10:00PM? Why? Inconvenient transit station due to broken seating Well lit transit station with activities like play, library etc. Bus stop 1 Bus stop 2 High level differences making access unsafe & inconvenient Green, safe, at grade access way Unsafe access ways due to lack of lighting & visual barrier Well lit & wide access way with active edge Safety and Convenience plays a significant role in the attractiveness and effective use of the transit system. Parking of heavy vehicles creating visual barrier from the main road and making footpaths unsafe to walk Broken footpath, higher level differences, garbage, odor making walking experience inconvenient and forcing people to walk on streets Source: Kshitija Pendharkar, WRI India Source: GIFT Team, WRI India Factors for safety & convenience in and around transit stations Lighting & visibility Road safety Safety Active edges People Walking & public infrastructure Convenience Cleanliness Multimodal integration Access to activities STATION AREA RATING Source: GIFT team, WRI India Factors for safety & convenience in and around transit stations Lighting & visibility Road safety Safety Active edges People Walking & public infrastructure Convenience Cleanliness Multimodal integration Access to activities STATION AREA RATING Source: GIFT team, WRI India Factors for safety of transit station and surrounding area …SAFE? …UNSAFE? • Well illuminated streets • Dark or dead zones • Active public spaces • On-street parking • Police patrolling • Inadequate pedestrian infrastructure Source: GIFT team, WRI India Factors for safety & convenience in and around transit stations Lighting & visibility Road safety Safety Active edges People Walking & public infrastructure Convenience Cleanliness Multimodal integration Access to activities STATION AREA RATING Source: GIFT team, WRI India Factors for convenience of transit station and surrounding area …CONVENIENT? … INCONVENIENT? • Multimodal integration • Poorly maintained footpaths • Connecting modes • Inadequate PT/ IPT infrastructure • Public infrastructure • Zero signage and way finding elements Source: GIFT team, WRI India How to measure safety & convenience in and around transit stations? Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 1. Around the station 2. Within the station Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 1. Around the station 300m 300m 300m 300m Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 1. Around the station o Zone 1: Walkway leading to feeder stops o Zone 2: Feeder stops in the surroundings (bus stops/auto or taxi stand) o Zone 3: Parking spaces and all other walkways Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 1. Around the station o Zone 1: Walkway leading to feeder stops o Zone 2: Feeder stops in the surroundings (auto or taxi stand/bus stop) o Zone 3: Parking spaces and all other walkways Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 1. Around the station o Zone 1: Walkway leading to feeder stops o Zone 2: Feeder stops in the surroundings (bus stops/auto or taxi stand) o Zone 3: Parking spaces and all other walkways • These areas could be audited through an upcoming TAG system being developed by DULT and WRI India • TAG system is to rate the stations and surrounding areas Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 2. Within the station o Zone 1: Road entrance/exit to concourse o Zone 2: Concourse/platform o Zone 3: Bus boarding point Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 2. Within the station o Zone 1: Road entrance/exit to concourse o Zone 2: Concourse/platform o Zone 3: Bus boarding point Division of areas within and around transit stations – bus station 2. Within the station o Zone 1: Road entrance/exit to concourse o Zone 2: Concourse/platform o Zone 3: Bus boarding point • These areas could be audited through an upcoming TAG system being developed by DULT and WRI India • TAG system is to rate the stations and surrounding areas How to analyse transit stations – rating weightage for each station Lighting (good) Lighting (good) 20% 15% Visual obstructions Visual obstructions Footpath condition Footpath condition (good) (good) 10% 15% 10% 10% 15% Active edges Active edges 2.5% 7.5% Pedestrian Pedestrian crossing crossing Women Women auto drivers auto drivers Other unfavourable elements Other unfavourable elements 15% Public Public infrastructure infrastructure Public Transport Public Transport Obstructions Obstructions Women on Women on street street Patrol Patrol Intermediate Public Transport Intermediate Public Transport On-street parking On-street parking 10% 15% 20% 7.5% Unhygienic Unhygienic elements elements 7.5% Safe Unsafe Convenient (Pedestrian infrastructure) Convenient (Multimodal integration) Inconvenient (Pedestrian infrastructure) How to do a comparative analysis of varied transit stations – rating weightage for each station Design tools for station areas and streets around them Streets around transit stops and IPT stands Lane marking for bus stopping area Bus stop Staggered pedestrian crossing on both sides of the road behind stop line of bus for safe access Unobstructed & continuous footpath leading to the bus stop BUS STOP Bus stop Provision of cycle stand and pram sharing near transit for last mile connectivity Shared pram and cycle ECD Facilities Shaded seating (low-height) with sufficient lighting, dust bins and interactive elements for children to engage with while waiting Buffer to protect waiting space as left side (footpath –side) becomes a blind spot for bus drivers stopping Streets around transit stops and IPT stands Pedestrian crossing on the rear side of the bus for safe access to bus stop Sufficient queuing space while boarding Buffer along waiting space as left (footpath) side becomes a blind spot for bus drivers Shaded seating (low-height) with sufficient lighting, dust bins and interactive elements for children to engage with while waiting Restrooms with diaper changing facility provided in proximity Legible signage and info boards Unobstructed footpath along the bus stop for pedestrians Shared bicycle and pram facility in proximity Legible signages with bus schedules and estimated waiting time Design of transit stations Lactation room Toilet with diaper changing facility and diaper dispensing machine Play installation Wayfinding signage with key destinations and emergency contact numbers Play space with a railing at 0.45m height for young children to hold Public transit station Drinking water facility at adult and toddler’s height and trash receptacle Digital signboards with real time display of buses Legible signages with bus schedules and estimated waiting time Low height seating along with regular seating painted with vibrant colours Green buffer upto 0.45m ht. Public transit station Design of transit stations Name and location of the auto stand Wayfinding signage with key destinations and emergency contact numbers Waiting area for young children & caregivers with low height seating protected by green buffer Tactile Pavers Para transit station Design of transit stations Legible signage with the name, type of feeder stop and name of the area Shared bicycle stands Shared prams separated by railing Shared systems to cater to specific needs of young children & caregivers Design of transit stations Branding to promote young children & caregiver-friendly mobility QR code ticketing Priority queuing for young children & caregivers Staff to guide about benefits for young children & caregivers Ticket counter design at public transit and para-transit stations to cater to specific needs of young children & caregivers Good practices Bus stop at Jurong Lake District in Singapore incorporates play, safety, greenery Image source: childinthecity.org BUSt! Boredom offers Lexington, Kentucky, transit riders access to visual art installations and creative programming during their wait for the bus Image source: Image childinthecity.org source: https://kaboom.org/ End of module Activity • Audience to be provided with a short questionnaire. Questionnaire Q1 Which measures would the city adopt to improve comfort and experience in public transit stations for young children (0-5 years), and caregivers? (Choose any 5) Well-lit and shaded waiting areas Lower seating, handrails designed considering 0 to 5-year-old children Station areas free of steps, levels while providing suitable ramps wherever necessary to ensure universal accessibility Clean and well-lit gender-specific public restrooms, with changing/feeding tables for babies in both men’s and women’s restrooms Station entrance areas demarcated with distinct paving Clear and legible signage and route information within transit stations Vending machines to support diaper and feeding needs Small shelves to hold diaper bags/strollers in the toilets Complaint and helpline desks in the stations Engaging play elements in the waiting areas Noticeboards for sharing information regarding transit routes Other: _____________________________________