Mainstreaming gender in urban public transport: lessons from Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam

Stockholm Environment Institute

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Abstract: Gender mainstreaming in urban public transport is therefore a critical issue, but one which is under-researched in East Africa. Few studies have a) analyzed gendered travel patterns and mobility needs in cities; b) assessed the extent to which gender issues have been mainstreamed into transport policy, planning and practice; c) evaluated the impact of gender-sensitive transport strategies and measures on women’s mobility; and d) explored the issue of women’s employment in urban public transport. This research explores gender issues in public transport in East African cities and, in particular, women’s inclusion in both public transport systems and transport policy decision-making processes.