GENDER, TRANSPORT AND EMPLOYMENT: THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL CONSTRAINTS. CHAPTER 8. A SURVEY OF WOMEN'S TRAVEL NEEDS IN LONDON

When analysed in conjunction with the data of the Greater London Transportation Survey (1981) and the London Travel Survey, the 'Women on the Move' survey, commissioned by the former Greater London Council between 1984 and 1986, provided a very detailed and clear picture of women's transport needs in London. This chapter (1) describes the methodology of these surveys; (2) provides details of the findings of these studies about women's work and shopping trips; (3) summarises these findings. The following conclusions are stated: (1) although the survey data enable initial identification of women's transport and travel needs, further data are required to provide an adequate assessment of problems in women's accessibility to transport and employment; (2) the results of the surveys indicate clearly that the public transport system in London is not yet designed to meet women's travel needs; (3) women need a public transport system which is not only safe but perceived by them to be safe; (4) women's mobility and especially accessibility are reduced, because the public transport system does not meet many women's needs and because cars are much less available to women than to men. Finally, some policy implications are discussed. For the covering abstract of the book see IRRD 829787.