The Kindness campaign will help identify those towns that go the extra mile for HGV drivers and a little kindness goes a long way!
Read MoreThe RHA (in conjunction with Mandata) has launched the Kindest Town campaign and they need your votes
National Day for Staff Networks
Employee networks are wonderful. They’re a safe space to start difficult conversations, to explore collective and individual perspectives and to shape the ask that helps businesses to grow - attracting and engaging from a wider and more diverse talent pool.
They help to create a sense of inclusion and being part of an organisation that understands that it can do more – and seeks to do more – to enable people to have the best possible experience in the workplace.
Read MoreWomen in Transport launches its North West Hub
Last week Women in Transport officially launched its latest hub in the North West of England.
Podcast S1E2: Maternal Mental Health
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In our second episode we delve into maternal mental health for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Hear from our guests as they speak about their experiences, hopes for others and how the workplace can support mothers.
Read MoreThe City of Edinburgh Council joins Women in Transport
We are thrilled to announce that the City of Edinburgh Council has joined the Scotland hub of Women in Transport as a corporate member.
Read MoreCelebrating 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.
Read MoreWomen in Transport celebrates Scotland Hub anniversary
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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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Podcast S1E1: International Women's Day and Women's History Month
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This bumper first episode take us into International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month – our guests will lead us through their career highlights, career lows, talk about the allies they had or indeed wished they’d had and what their aspirations are for the next generation of transport professionals.
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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.
Read MoreMaking public transport even safer
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.
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