Travelling in a Woman’s Shoes: Understanding women’s travel needs in Ireland to inform the future of Sustainable transport policy and design.

https://www.tii.ie/media/ajmdahnx/tii-travelling-in-a-womans-shoes-report_issue.pdf 

Published in 2020 by Arup and Transport Infrastructure Ireland  this first of its kind study examines women's safety needs on public transport. The report is sent in the context of climate change targets and the need, recognised by TII, to promote sustainable forms of transport. 

The study was guided by the Sustainable Development Goals specifically:

• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Some key statistics from the report are:

  • Women rely heavily on the car, outside of Dublin, 81% women own or have access to a car and 95% women consider the car to be a necessity.
  • 55% of women stated that they would not use public transport at night.
  • 34% of women stated that feelings of insecurity have prevented them from travelling.

The reports stories from the field section explores how different modes of transport are part of a woman's daily life across the different stages of life. 

The conclusion provides insights under the following headings:

  • How can sustainable transport modes compete with the car?
  • How can an understanding of the family unit Influence sustainable mobility choices?
  • How can transport be and feel safe for women?