A Preliminary Analysis on Gender Aspects in Transport Systems and Mobility Services: Presentation of a Survey Design

Pirra, Miriam; Kalakou, Sofia; Carboni, Angela; Costa, Mariana; Diana, Marco; Lynce, Ana

doi:10.3390/su13052676

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“…Women were less attracted to MaaS in general (GENDER_F), but they seemed to appreciate bundles containing unlimited urban transportation services (GENDER_FxTPL). is is somewhat consistent with recent studies reporting that women do not well receive shared mobility regarding safety, reliability, and user-friendliness, even though women are known to use public transportation more than men do [42]. is also highlights the need for additional studies on the gender gap in the transportation sector [43].…”

Section: Maas Adoption-model Estimationsupporting

confidence: 84%

MaaS Bundling and Acceptance in the Pandemic Era: Evidence from Padua, Italy

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Ceccato

Orsini

et al. 2022

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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Given the benefits both individuals and collectivity have achieved over the past few years thanks to Mobility-as-Service (MaaS) systems, various studies were conducted to predict the level of acceptance of MaaS bundles from different territorial scales and in different countries. Results obtained are in some cases contradictory. Literature is lacking in the study of small-to-medium-sized urban contexts and in the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to understand (1) what factors influence respondents’ preferences between their usual transportation means and a possible MaaS alternative and (2) what leads a user to prefer one MaaS bundle to another. A logistic regression and a mixed logit model were developed to reach the two aims, respectively. These models were calibrated using questionnaires administered to employees of the Municipality of Padua, a medium-sized city in Italy. Aspects concerning the perception of health safety in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic were included in the analyses. In 37% of the cases, users stated they would be willing to adopt at least one of the proposed MaaS bundles. The results suggest that MaaS solutions can be a useful tool for managing mobility even in medium-sized cities, provided users’ biosecurity concerns are addressed by appropriate countermeasures.

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Section: Maas Adoption-model Estimationsupporting

confidence: 84%

MaaS Bundling and Acceptance in the Pandemic Era: Evidence from Padua, Italy

Baldassa

Ceccato

Orsini

et al. 2022

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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“…Recent results suggest that safety, security, accessibility, and transport reliability are the main issues related to women's mobility [34]. Given these gender differences in transport, there is a need to focus on women's transport issues and undertake further research on the mobility needs of women to provide the evidence base for inclusive transport policies [35].…”

Section: Women's Mobility and Travel Behaviourmentioning

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Women in Transport Research and Innovation: A European Perspective

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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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“…Previous studies have shown that different user characteristics, including social roles rooted in society, lead to different activity patterns and a gender mobility gap. Women are known to use Public Transport (PT) more than men, who in a traditional society make commuting trips by car and get the first right to car usage in a household [8]. However, during the pandemic, governments and local authorities implemented restriction measures to reduce the use of PT, as their overcrowding represents a highlevel risk of contagion [9].…”

Section: Women's Mobility Habits and Covid-19 Emergencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Gender, Smart Mobility and COVID-19

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Costa²,

Kalakou

et al. 2021

HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems

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The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted people's main routine, which certainly includes their mobility habits. This paper aims to assess the pandemic's mobility impacts and whether these may have increased the already existing inequality between men and women. In particular, the variation of mode choice in a pre-COVID and post-COVID scenario is investigated, focusing on the use of transport mode defined as Smart Mobility. The analysis is performed on data collected in thirteen European countries between July and September 2020 through a survey designed using an intersectional approach. Responses are analyzed to highlight correlations between different factors affecting mobility changes: some interest is reserved to the modes used according to the journey scope (work, errand, shopping). Overall, results reveal more people walking for their daily journeys, while a significant decrease in the use of public transport is observed. Although these changes affect women more, the main reason behind this is the need for more safety in terms of low risk of contagion, irrespective of gender. A specific focus on using modes commonly associated with a Smart Mobility offer (such as shared modes, public transport, walking, and biking) reveals differences originating when comparing men and women responses and various age ranges.

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A Preliminary Analysis on Gender Aspects in Transport Systems and Mobility Services: Presentation of a Survey Design

Cited by 29 publications

References 35 publications

MaaS Bundling and Acceptance in the Pandemic Era: Evidence from Padua, Italy

MaaS Bundling and Acceptance in the Pandemic Era: Evidence from Padua, Italy

Women in Transport Research and Innovation: A European Perspective

Gender, Smart Mobility and COVID-19

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