A recent study reveals just how unsafe many young women feel when using public transport in Limburg. Around two-thirds of women aged between 16 and 29 say that they feel unsafe at bus stops and train stations, especially late in the evening. These findings come from research carried out by consultancy company Goudappel, commissioned by the province of Limburg, which included surveys with more than 2,100 people.
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Increasing Uneasiness at Intercity Stations
The study found that intercity stations are where people report feeling the most uneasy when traveling. Intercity stations tend to have a bigger volume of customers and a larger variety of people, which means that they frequently see more kinds of interactions, many of which may seem uncomfortable or unsafe.
Researchers noted that the atmosphere contributes to the heightened sense of unease and uncertainty for travelers - especially for young women.
Around one in three women aged 16 to 29 believe that they will experience some unwanted behavior during their journey. Passengers had also experienced discomfort in terms of verbal aggression, with one in four expecting to have to confront insults, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior on their travels.
The Official Response and Action Plan
Limburg's Deputy for Infrastructure and Mobility, Jasper Kuntzelaers (PvdA), responded to the results by saying: "It is unacceptable that people, especially young women, feel unsafe so often during their travel.
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Kuntzelaers stressed, however, that every passenger should feel that he or she can use public transport in a peaceful mindframe; during the survey, Kuntzelaers highlighted that the province will not accept harassing or inappropriate behavior.
In this regard, new provincial plans will greatly increase o.
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