Women in Transport Research and Innovation: A European Perspective
| Autor: | Monica Grosso, Anastasios Tsakalidis, Gary Haq, Alejandro Ortega Hortelano |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Process (engineering)
Geography Planning and Development 0211 other engineering and technologies European transport TJ807-830 02 engineering and technology Management Monitoring Policy and Law TD194-195 Renewable energy sources equity Order (exchange) Political science 0502 economics and business Information system gender media_common.cataloged_instance GE1-350 European union equality media_common 050210 logistics & transportation Gender equality Equity (economics) research Descriptive statistics Public economics Environmental effects of industries and plants Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment 05 social sciences Perspective (graphical) 021107 urban & regional planning Environmental sciences employment |
| Zdroj: | Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 6796, p 6796 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2071-1050 |
| Popis: | Several gender differences exist in the transport sector. These include accessibility to transport modes, safety and security when travelling, and the participation of women in transport research and innovation (R&I). In order to achieve sustainable and inclusive transport, planners and policymakers should consider all impacts on gender equality. This paper sheds light on two main issues which interconnect through the decision-making process. The first relates to women’s behaviour in the transport system (i.e., studies the gender mobility gap). The second concerns the role of women in transport R&I, particularly the topics covered by research projects and relevant descriptive statistics of their participation in the sector. Based on a literature review, this paper identifies critical issues in the European transport sector and key European Union policy initiatives and regulations that address gender equality and transport. The European Commission’s Transport Research and Innovation Monitoring and Information System (TRIMIS) is used to summarise the status and evolution of European research in addressing women’s issues in transport. It also analyses the participation of women in European transport research and innovation activities. The paper assesses progress to date and identifies challenges and opportunities for women, mobility, and transport. It concludes by providing policy recommendations to overcome the major barriers to gender equality in the European transport sector and to transport research and innovation. |
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