7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (2025)
Chapter: Poster Sessions and Networking
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Suggested Citation:
"Poster Sessions and Networking." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29126.
Poster Sessions and Networking
Ideas Moving Forward
- Integrate gender considerations into transportation planning: Ensuring that transportation policies and infrastructure designs reflect the needs of diverse populations, including women with disabilities and older women, can contribute to more inclusive mobility systems.
- Leverage emerging mobility technologies for equity: Exploring new technologies, such as shared autonomous systems and data-driven mobility solutions, may enhance access to transportation for underrepresented groups and improve safety within transit systems.
- Enhance community engagement in transportation projects: Incorporating inclusive, community-based engagement processes can help ensure that transportation decision-making reflects the needs and concerns of diverse populations, particularly those related to gender.
Summary
The poster sessions and networking receptions, held over two consecutive days, provided a platform for showcasing research on gender and transportation. These sessions brought together professionals, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the intersections of gender, mobility, and equity.
In addition to fostering networking opportunities, these sessions enabled professionals and researchers to exchange ideas and collaborate on shared goals. They also played a role in showcasing the work of emerging researchers and students, highlighting innovative contributions to the field. By amplifying new voices in transportation research, the sessions supported the next generation of transportation leaders and advanced ongoing efforts to promote gender equity in mobility systems worldwide.
The first session featured a diverse range of research addressing gender disparities in transportation systems. The poster titles and presenters are as shown in Table 1.
Suggested Citation:
"Poster Sessions and Networking." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29126.
Table 1. First Poster Session
| Poster Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Gender and Travel in an Islamic Theocracy: Data from the Shi’a Holy City of Qom | Gregory Newmark, Morgan State University |
| How Open Are Transportation Planning OER to Women? | Amber Raley, University of Texas at Arlington |
| Debunking the Myth of Gender Equality in Transportation Using Mixed-Logit Models | Meghna Chakraborty, University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center |
| Public Transportation as a System to Encourage Economic and Social Mobility for Women | Katy Miller, Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation |
| Moving Barriers, Increasing Access: An Assessment of the Mobility of Women with Disabilities and Elderly Women | Naomi Mwaura, Flone Initiative Trust |
| Streets of Security: Women’s Experiences on Footpaths Around Pimpri Chinchwad’s Transit Hub | Zahra Shirazi |
| The Impact of Children’s School Format on Women Professionals in STEM | Natalie Villwock-Witte Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University |
| Street Crime Prediction Using Mass Transit Infrastructures and Spatial-Temporal Machine Learning Method | Xiangyu Ren, Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University |
| Investigating Unfulfilled Travel Needs for People with Travel-Limiting Conditions: Using the 2017 NHTS Data | Siyu Zhang, Florida International University |
| An Exploratory Analysis of Gender Differences in School Transportation Active Mode Usage | Anitra Krishnan, Lawton Chiles High School |
| Gender and Child Care Travel | Madeline Wander, University of California, Los Angeles Luskin School of Public Affairs |
| Gender Effects on the Access and Use of Regional Rail | Susie Pike, University of California, Davis |
| Assessing Gender Diversity in the U.S. Department of Transportation | Zahra Halimi, University of Maryland |
Suggested Citation:
"Poster Sessions and Networking." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29126.
| Poster Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Drivers’ and Planners’ Gendered Perceptions of ICE- and Battery Electric Trucks in Regional Electrified Logistics Flows in Sweden | Jana Sochor, Chalmers University of Technology; K2—Swedish Knowledge Centre for Public Transport |
| A Data-Driven Exploration of Socioeconomic Influences on Urban Mobility: Enhancing Gender Equity in Maryland’s Transportation Systems | Zeinab Bandpey, Morgan State University |
| Exploring the Mode Choice Preferences of Underrepresented Male and Female Students Attending Out-of-School-Time Activities | Alexandra Kondyli, University of Kansas |
| Learning About Street Harassment on Transit: A Survey Instrument for Transit Agencies | Tamara Guy, Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University |
| Mothers and Daughters in Cars: Gender, Parental Escorting, and Mode Choice for School Commutes | Carole Voulgaris, Harvard University |
On the second day, the Lunch with Poster Session continued the exploration of key issues in gender and transportation. The poster titles and presenters are shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Second Poster Session
| Poster Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Bridging the Gap: A Comprehensive Global Analysis of Gender Equity in Transportation | Alyssa Ryan, University of Arizona |
| Public Transport and Women Harassment: A Synopsis | Masuma Mollika Miti, University of California, Berkeley |
| Exploring Female Behavioral Intentions Towards Shared Autonomous Micromobility Systems (SAMS) Use | Myriam Zakhem, Southern Methodist University |
| Gender Variation in Telecommunication Use and Sustainable Mobility in the Rural Areas: Towards a Just Transition and Climate Action | Oluwayemi Aderibigbe, University of Johannesburg |
| Analytical Framework on Gender and Mobility of Care: Case Study Mexico City and Implications for Planning. | Liliana Pereira, Steer Group |
| Different Moves: Transportation at the Intersections of Gender and Social Justice | Lindsey Dowswell, Michigan Department of Transportation |
Suggested Citation:
"Poster Sessions and Networking." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29126.
| Poster Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Decolonising the Discourse on Sustainable Mobility: How to Address the Issue of Mobility Justice in Munich? | Sana Iqbal |
| Gender and Travel Complexity: The Case of Trip Chaining | Evelyn Blumenberg, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies |
| The COVID-19 Pandemic and Changing Nature of Work: What Do They Mean for Gender Gaps in Travel? | Fariba Siddiq, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies |
| How Do Gender and Race/Ethnicity Impact the Perceived Availability of Transportation Modes for Non-Work/Study Trips? | Maria Carolina Lecompte, Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis |
| Assessing Multidimensional Travel Constraints: Insights from Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Perspectives | Minyu Situ |
| Equity at the Crossroads: Examining Demographic Disparities in Hazardous Material Transport Via Railways | Nicole Anderson, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
| Advancement of Gender Equity in Transportation Safety, Design, Development, and Evaluation of Roadside Safety Hardware | Mojdeh Asadollahi Pajouh, Midwest Roadside Safety Facility University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Do Home Delivery Services Reduce Personal Trip Making More for Women than Men? | Manish Shirgaokar, University of Colorado, Denver |
| Analysis of Gender-Inclusive Transport Mobility in the Context of Women Workers in Garments Factories of Bangladesh | Sharmin Nasrin, University of Arizona |
| FHWA Gendered Travel Pattern Data Insights | Jenna Sinclair, FHWA |
| NHTS Insights into Pandemic Recovery Travel Patterns Among Females | Mitchell Fisher, MacroSys |
| Data-Driven Assessment of the Level of Walkability for Women in Milan: The STEP UP Project | Xenia Adjoubei, Systematica |
| Navigating the Effects of Time: Gendered Perspectives on Aging, Mobility, and Transportation Safety | Kathy Sifrit, NHTSA |
| Demographic Influences on Driving Behaviors: A Comprehensive Study Using a Driving Simulator | Parisa Masoumi, Morgan State University |
| Navigating Norms and Nerves: Uncovering What Stops Women from Driving in North India | Mansha Swami, Morgan State University |
Suggested Citation:
"Poster Sessions and Networking." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29126.
More information on the posters can be found at the following links:
https://trb.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/166/sessiongallery/schedule/items/2267
https://trb.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/166/sessiongallery/schedule/items/2282
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