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This study explores the drivers of car dependency for women including transport infrastructure, significant caregiving responsibilities, safety concerns and equality of access to quality services.

This study explores the drivers of car dependency for women including transport infrastructure, significant caregiving responsibilities, safety concerns and equality of access to quality services.
Last updated: March 2021
While transport is often understood to be gender-neutral, a growing body of research is highlighting the challenges women face when it comes to mobility.
Travelling in a Woman’s Shoes, a report commissioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, brings to life the experiences of women in Ireland through data and real-life stories, offering a fresh perspective to discussions about equal access to public infrastructure.
This study is the first step towards creating a more equitable travel experience and informing discussions about future policy and infrastructure design to encourage more sustainable mobility.
Our work on the study is also covered in the Arup Journal 2022, Issue 2
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