🚴♀️ 🏙 How is gender mainstreaming integrated in the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) acroos three German Cities? Learn more in our new WMW Blog Post! ⬇
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🙋♀️ 🚌 We’re thrilled to announce our latest Women Mobilize Women (WMW) Blog Post: “Advancing Gender Equity in Urban Mobility Planning: A Comparative Case Study” by Julia Remmers. Based on her Master Thesis, this insightful article provides a deep dive into the integration of gender mainstreaming in Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) across three German cities. 🔍 Highlights Include: 🏙 Comparative Analysis: A thorough examination of how three German cities have implemented gender mainstreaming in their SUMPs, revealing both strengths and areas for improvement. 📖 Research Findings: Insightful results from qualitative content analysis and expert interviews with local administrators, showcasing varying levels of commitment and success in gender-responsive urban transport planning. 💪 Key Actions for Improvement: Practical recommendations for enhancing gender equity in urban mobility, including the involvement of diverse groups in planning and decision-making processes, and the implementation of gender-specific measures. 🚴♀️ 💡 The research sheds light on the distinct approaches and challenges faced by each city. The findings suggest that most German cities still have a long way to go to fully include the needs of women in the planning process. Nevertheless, there are cities making significant efforts to change the status quo of male-centric planning. These insights offer valuable lessons for other cities aiming to create inclusive and accessible urban transport systems. 📢 Let's drive the change towards more inclusive urban mobility together! ➡ Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eNxSEegk #WomenMobilize #UrbanMobility #GenderEquity #SustainableTransport #UrbanPlanning #SUMPs #InclusiveCities