We are thrilled to announce that the City of Edinburgh Council has joined the Scotland hub of Women in Transport as a corporate member.
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Celebrating women at Kier Highways
In an industry facing a skills shortage and striving to improve diversity, the importance of recognition and visible role models cannot be overstated.
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The Scotland hub for Women in Transport hosted celebrations at the Scottish Parliament for its second anniversary.
Read MoreTransport public affairs leader and Women In Transport President, Jo Field, named among 100 of the most inspirational and influential women in Westminster
JFG Communications is proud to announce that, for the third time, our Founder and Chief Executive, and Women in Transport President, Jo Field, has been named as one of 100 high-profile women in Westminster.
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Visiting Parliamentarians pose in front of a newly installed V-shaped pier, the first of a set that will support a 300metre-long viaduct bringing high speed trains into the new station.. Photo credit: HS2
Birmingham HS2 hosts Women In Transport Parliamentary Group
Members of Parliament visited HS2’s Curzon Street Station site in Birmingham on Friday, 20 January for a tour of the premises and to hear from people working on the project.
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Following the United Nation’s Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Bus Users UK has joined forces with Women in Transport to highlight how we can all help to make public transport safer for everyone.
Read MoreNominations for the 2023 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open!
Returning for its 16th year this established industry event is continuing its mission to uncover female role models, identify male agents of change and transform the industry perception.
Read MoreTrC yn Lansio Hyb Menywod mewn Trafnidiaeth | TfW launch Women in Transport Hub
Mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru wedi partneru â Menywod mewn Trafnidiaeth i lansio Hyb Cymreig newydd a fydd yn grymuso menywod yn y diwydiant i wneud y gorau o’u potensial. | Transport for Wales (TfW) has partnered with Women in Transport to launch a new Welsh Hub that will empower women in the industry to maximise their potential.
Read MoreHow can we live with that?
Road Safety Week is Brake's biggest road safety campaign and takes place between November 14-20, 2022 .The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone's right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads. In this blog, Rebecca Morris shares why it's so important.
Read MoreRoad Safety Week 2022 raises awareness of risks for teenage drivers
Parents of young people are being warned that their children are more at risk from death or injury in road crashes than from drinking alcohol, taking drugs or violent crime as part of Road Safety Week 2022. The warning comes from Sharron Huddleston, whose 18-year-old daughter Caitlin was killed in 2017 in a traffic collision.
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Black history Month: The erased voices of Black women
Throughout October many of us have celebrated Black History Month, a time of national celebration to honour the achievements of black people. Traditionally, the focus has been on trailblazers, who have heroically fought adversity and won. This blog is about those ‘ordinary’ voices of resilience. Voices like Belly Mujinga.
Read MoreApplications for Advance 2023 are open
Applications for our Advance 2023 mentoring programme are now open for mentees and mentors. This programme has been designed by Women in Transport to support the professional development of our members through structured, professional mentoring. Advance 2023 is generously sponsored by TXM Group, Xanta, Network for Skills, National Express and WSP.
Read MoreWomen From Across Transport Join In Parliament To Build Essential Networks
Women from across the transport industry came together in parliament on Tuesday 6th September at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women in Transport’s Summer Reception to build vital networks and share best practice in supporting women in transport.
Read MoreWomen in Transport statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We pay tribute to her lifetime of dedicated service. On behalf of Women in Transport, our deepest condolences are with The Royal Family and her loved ones.
Read MoreThe Future of Mobility is Safer (and how we get there)
Women in Transport member, Jillian Kowalchuk, is the Founder and CEO of Safe & The City. The only street-smart app to navigate cities based on safety not just speed and empowering each journey to count towards smarter and safer spaces. In this guest blog, Jillian shares her mission to change the world for the better and how technology can and is helping support safer mobility.
Read MoreWhistle-stop tour of influential women in the world of transport
Driving for Better Business is halfway through a year of videos, podcasts and features, launched to mark International Women’s Day (8 March). This initiative is raising awareness of the thousands of women who work in the transport sector, from CEOs of large multinational corporates, national and local government officials, directors of influential safety charities, freelancers, apprentices and everything between. Transport – like all areas of life – benefits from a diverse range of influences to best serve everyone.
Read MoreJoin the Bus Users UK Board and help make transport more accessible
Bus Users UK are looking for new Trustees with the energy and drive to make public transport accessible to everyone. As well as campaigning for inclusive, accessible transport the organisation handles complaints, promotes active and sustainable travel and strives to improve bus and coach services for everyone. Trustees are pivotal in guiding this work and Bus Users UK are now seeking new members to broaden and strengthen its Board through their skills, knowledge, diversity and lived experience.
Read MoreJo Field named as ‘Professional of the Year’ at PRCA Dare Awards
We’re delighted our President and Founder and Chief Executive of JFG Communications, Jo Field, has won the prestigious ‘Professional of the Year’ award at this year’s PRCA Dare Awards for the south east.
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Vehicle Safety Matters
Every time we set out on a journey we expect that we will reach our destination safely. However, around 1,700 people die on Great Britain’s roads each year, and that number has hardly changed for the last ten years.
Read MoreMeet the women running their own business in partnership with Amazon
For many women entrepreneurs, working in logistics has never been a career path they’ve seen themselves in. We share the experiences of some women who have benefitted from an exclusive opportunity in partnership with Amazon: The Delivery Service Partner Programme breaking through a heavily male-dominated field.
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