Define

In this phase, it is recommended that information is gathered on the situation of women and men in a particular area. This means looking for sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics, and checking for the existence of studies, programme or project reports, and/or evaluations from previous periods.

Examples of gender and transport statistics

The issue of taking account of gender in transport is a fairly recent one. Since transport-related statistics generally do not differentiate between men and women, it is hard to understand the differences in reasons for making trips, trip frequency, distances travelled and mobility-related problems in gaining access to health services, employment, etc. Furthermore, even in cases where attention is paid to collecting sex-disaggregated data, these often do not provide disaggregated data on time of day of travel or the full-nature of multi-purpose complex journey patterns undertaken by women. Therefore, more gender statistics are necessary for better design of policies in the transport sector. Particular attention should be paid to sex-disaggregated time data, as they could highlight the complexity of mobility patterns and the interaction between people in scheduling mobility and the interaction between mobility and other household activities.

Examples of studies, research and reports

Examples of gender analysis

Examples of gender impact assessments

Examples of stakeholders that can be consulted

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle,visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.

Plan

In this phase, it’s appropriate to analyse budgets from a gender perspective. Gender budgeting is used to identify how budget allocations contribute to promoting gender equality. Gender budgeting brings visibility to how much public money is spent for women and men respectively. Thus, gender budgeting ensures that public funds are fairly distributed between women and men. It also contributes to accountability and transparency about how public funds are being spent.

Examples of gender budgeting in transport

Examples of indicators for monitoring gender and transport

Lack of sex-disaggregated data in transport is a major problem in adopting gender-oriented policy in this field. While the European Commission made efforts to collect data disaggregated by sex, many of the indicators used in the field are not disaggregated this way. However, the following are useful indicators for measuring gender inequalities in transport sector.

When preparing calls for proposals as part of funding programmes, or terms of reference for public procurement procedures, do not forget to formalise gender-related requirements. This particularly affects contractors to be hired for policy support services. This will ensure the projects and services which the European Commission will fund are not gender-blind or gender-biased.

Examples of procurement

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle,visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.

Act

In the implementation phase of a policy or programme, ensure that all who are involved are sufficiently aware about the relevant gender objectives and plans. If not, set up briefings and capacity-building initiatives according to staff needs. Think about researchers, proposal evaluators, monitoring and evaluation experts, scientific officers, programme committee members, etc.

Examples of capacity-building initiatives about transport

Examples of gender mainstreaming in transport

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle,visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.

Check

A policy cycle or programme should be checked both during – monitoring, and at the end – evaluation, of its implementation.

Monitoring the ongoing work allows for the follow-up of progress and remedying unforeseen difficulties. This process should take into account the indicators delineated in the planning phase and realign data collection based on those indicators.

At the end of a policy cycle or programme, a gender-sensitive evaluation should take place. Make your evaluation is publicly accessible and strategically disseminate its results to promote its learning potential.

Examples of monitoring and evaluating gender in transport

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle,visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.