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According to a report entitled “What do females and girls want from urban mobility,” only 9% of Indian urban women feel comfortable public transit is secure, and 3% think it is entirely unsafe. A majority of women have said that public transit is reasonably safe and only at night is risky, as stated in the report. 35% of women believed that most city roadways were dark; only 7% felt that they had smooth walkways in their cities. In a survey performed by the Ola Mobility Institute, more than 9,000 women in 11 cities were asked about the current level of mobility within their communities.
The lack of the last mile connectivity with about 60 percent of respondents who said it was necessary to improve was one of the significant questions raised by females. The survey revealed that the majority (80 percent) living on public transport was within a 15-minute walk, but only 35 percent decided to walk while others used private or shared transport to cover their distance. It was further highlighted that, by providing real-time information about the date of arrival, ladies had to wait for buses, trains, and metro in at least 15 minutes on average. Almost 34 of all the women interviewed emphasized that there was a need for specialized walks, while 57 percent indicated current walks that were either discontinuous or intrusive. Lack of road lighting was a critical factor for feeling safe, as 40% of women said they were lit up only on main routes. Almost 34 of all the women interviewed emphasized that there was a need for specialized walks, while 57 percent indicated current walks that were either discontinuous or intrusive. Lack of road lighting was a critical factor for feeling safe, as 40% of women said they were lit up only on main routes. The necessity for secure, efficient connectivity in the first and final miles is essential. Women and girls can reach Metro and coach stops securely, but their mobility will remain restricted if they cannot reach their destination safely. Women have renewed attention to access to and presence in public spaces.