This study explores the mobility issues women in Dhaka, Bangladesh, across all income levels. Women across all income groups reported feeling unsafe while walking public transport at night, harassment...
As rapid urbanization transforms India (and other countries in South Asia), the call for inclusive city designs is inextricably linked with women’s empowerment. Packed with good practices, this two-vo...
Women have unique travel patterns that need to be considered in transport planning, and their underrepresentation in the sector must be addressed. Read more.
Transportation is one of the biggest barriers to women’s workforce participation globally, but some cities are working to address mobility constraints through changes in policy, planning, infrastructu...
Transport authorities have historically prioritized rush hour commuting needs, often overlooking the safety, convenience, and comfort of women's travel, which must be addressed to ensure equality. Rea...
Produced by the Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All) initiative, this report identifies gaps, necessary steps, and appropriate instruments for improving women’s mobility. It finds that the transport...
Access to all-weather roads and a bicycle can have a complementary effect on secondary school enrollment among girls in Bihar, India. These findings highlight the importance of well-functioning infras...
Physical mobility constraints can have a large impact on job seeking, especially in cities with high crime rates and conservative social norms. This study experimentally varies access to a transport s...
This two-part series provides a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of how public transportation perpetuates gender mobility gaps in developing countries. Part One concentrates on affordability, freq...
For many Bangladeshi women using public transport “is like going to war every day,” with rampant sexual harassment creating a barrier to increasing female workforce participation. Read more
Transportation systems affect women’s daily lives and likely explain part of the observed gender gaps in economic opportunities in South Asia. The ability to conduct activities outside the family home...