Project overview
This research program will apply sociotechnical systems theory and modelling techniques, alongside user testing and experimental analysis, to the design and development of gender equitable future road transportation networks. The inclusion of gender-equitable factors in the modelling of transport systems will enable better representation of all gender-related needs and provide more inclusive travel options.
This research highlights the need for a focus on diverse populations and equitable sampling within Human Factors research. It will look at gender equity in research across the different micro-, meso- and macrosystems levels. In addition to overcoming the ‘default male’ bias, these networks will be required to meet strict sustainability targets while also transitioning to automated services.
Therefore, the project focuses on emerging trends in transport and ensuring that future transportation systems are equitably developed and integrated.
This research will apply and develop system modelling techniques and methodologies to generate requirements for gender-equitable future transport systems to ensure historic gender biases are not repeated in future transport networks.
This research highlights the need for a focus on diverse populations and equitable sampling within Human Factors research. It will look at gender equity in research across the different micro-, meso- and macrosystems levels. In addition to overcoming the ‘default male’ bias, these networks will be required to meet strict sustainability targets while also transitioning to automated services.
Therefore, the project focuses on emerging trends in transport and ensuring that future transportation systems are equitably developed and integrated.
This research will apply and develop system modelling techniques and methodologies to generate requirements for gender-equitable future transport systems to ensure historic gender biases are not repeated in future transport networks.
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