Moderator:
Paula Dowell | HNTB Corporation

Session Description
Women continue to face significant barriers when entering and working in the transportation industry. Only 16.8% of the transport workforce worldwide consists of women. While North America sees a comparatively higher representation, it is still only 29%. The number is even lower when examining multimodal freight transportation.

Five key barriers contributing to the gender imbalance:
· Persistent gendered stereotyping and occupational segregation, resulting in women being under-represented in STEM-based roles and driving positions.
· Discriminatory workplace cultures, including the risk of harassment and violence.
· Limited access to flexible working arrangements and childcare, hindering women’s ability to remain in the workforce.
· The presence of a glass ceiling that restricts career progression and leadership opportunities.
· The need for an intersectional approach to gender, acknowledging the interconnected issues of diversity encompassing racial, sexual and socio-economic equality.

This panel focuses on the challenges that women face in multimodal freight transportation but also highlights opportunities and successes.

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