1. Improved accessibility: Gender-sensitive transport architecture can result in improved accessibility for people of all genders. This can be achieved through considerations such as wider and well-lit sidewalks, clear signage, and well-maintained public transport services.
2. Safety: Gender equality in transport architecture can help to increase safety for women and other marginalized groups. This can be achieved by providing safe and well-lit pedestrian walkways, secure transit stations, and having enough lighting at stops and stations.
3. Design features: Attention to gender equality helps include key features into transport architecture that cater to needs of all genders. This might include gendered or non gendered bathrooms, online schedule/ticketing systems, and priority seating for pregnant women.
4. Inclusivity and Customer Satisfaction: Gender equality in transport architecture promotes inclusivity where everyone is given space and tools appropriate for their locomotion needs. This enhances customer satisfaction for the people who frequently use the transport system as well.
5. Promoting Healthy and Sustainable Transit habits: Gender equality in transport architecture can contribute to promotion of healthy and sustainable transit habits such as cycling, walking and eco- friendly vehicles. Factors considered include proper bike parking facilities, public charging stations for EV, etc.
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