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NewsJanuary 22, 2020

L.A. Metro report details challenges faced by women riding system

The women who responded to Metro’s survey identified safety concerns as the top barrier to riding transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2020

NY Gov. announces 3-year ban of sex offenders from transit

This proposal is in response to a number of recent MTA incidents involving repeat sex offenders.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2018

Paris transport launches 'shock' ads to fight sexual harassment

According to surveys, some 87% of female users of public transport say they have been the victim of sexist or sexual harassment.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2018

Paris taking new steps to combat sexual harassment

Will allow men and women to be dropped off anywhere they want on 10 late-night bus lines, add 650 plainclothes officers, and more.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2014

NYC safest public transportation system for women

Researchers surveyed more than 6,000 women in the 15 most populous world capitals and New York City to gauge women’s experiences with harassment and violence while riding public transportation.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

2011- Women In Transportation: Rosemary Sheridan

Title: VP, communications and marketing Organization: American Public Transportation Association City: Washington, D.C.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Katrina Heineking

Title: GM Organization: Sun Tran/Sun Van City: Tucson, Ariz.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Terry Garcia Crews

Title: CEO/GM Organization: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority City: Cincinnati

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Mattie P. Carter

Title: Commissioner Organization: Memphis Area Transit Authority City: Memphis, Tenn.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2009

Sec. LaHood launches new program for women

The new program, managed by a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Spelman College, is part of a broader effort, led by the White House, to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls.

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