Why and how we should mainstream social justice in the car-restrictive policy agenda
Nicola da Schio (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Eva Van Eenoo (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Freke Caset (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universiteit Gent)
Line Vanparys (Université Catholique de Louvain)
Françoise Bartiaux (Université Catholique de Louvain)
Edoardo Luppari (MolemBIKE)
Thomas Ermans (Université Catholique de Louvain)
T. Verbeek (TU Delft - Urban Studies)
Kobe Boussauw (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Monika Maciejewska (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Simon Bothof (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Geert te Boveldt (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Benjamin Wayens (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Tim Cassiers (BRAL | Stadsbeweging voor Brussel)
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Abstract
The authors of this BSI Position Paper argue that social justice should be an integral part of the car-restrictive policy agenda through specific and explicit claims. In this context, they propose that the distribution of the benefits and burdens related to car-restrictive policies should not reproduce – let alone exacerbate – socio-economic inequalities. First, these policies should not simply make driving or parking a car more expensive without being adapted to the financial capacities of those who pay. Second, there should be measures to ensure a fairer distribution of the spatial benefits of car-restrictive policies. Third, the capacity to shape the car-restrictive agenda should not be dependent on socio-economic status. And finally, an efficient public transport network that is accessible and affordable should be the centrepiece to provide mobility for all.