Women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) have unique transportation experiences and needs, including public transit services. However, there is a gap in the data that documents their experiences and needs. This paper aims to add to existing research by examining the transit needs and experiences of women and SGMs, which include, but are not limited to, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, queer, intersex, or gender nonconforming.
Over 7,500 public transit users in New Jersey, U.S., were surveyed to gather feedback on their public transit experiences and safety concerns. We analyzed concerns for safety, experiences of harassment and assault, and perceptions of safety with regard to police, security cameras, and public transit employees.
This study examined how women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) travel on NJ TRANSIT, finding that these groups, particularly transgender and gender non-conforming riders, face distinct travel behaviors, heightened safety and harassment concerns, and underreporting of incidents, highlighting the need for targeted agency accommodations and policies.
The NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center’s newly released New Jersey Micromobility Guide summarizes state laws and best practices for safely riding, charging, and storing micromobility devices in New Jersey.
Women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) have unique transportation experiences and needs, including public transit services. However, there is a gap in the data that documents their experiences and needs. This paper aims to add to existing research by examining...
Since its creation in 1979, NJ TRANSIT has grown into the geographically largest public transit system in the United States. Over more than four decades, the agency’s financial structure has shifted in response to changing state and federal priorities—shaping service...
Harassment, discrimination, and violence are major concerns for women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) who ride public transit. However, these experiences often go underreported, and agencies may not be aware of the extent of harassment within their services....
Objective While fatal crashes are available through the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and are readily available to the public, many states do not make their crash data easily accessible for the public and the research community. The public has an interest...