Examining Gendered Mobility and Public Transport Awareness in Emerging Cities – A Case Study in Jakarta Metropolitan Area, Indonesia

Abstract

Gender is a cross-cutting issue in distributive justice in transport. However, the gender gap in public transport awareness related to the different needs and constraints of daily travel between men and women in emerging and developing cities is not often highlighted. This study aims to scrutinize gendered mobility through a case study of the Jakarta Metropolitan Area (Jabodetabek), Indonesia. To that end, this research examined social constraints and transport choices using the results of an interview survey on public transport. Public transport awareness from individual travel experiences using public transport was also statistically examined from the viewpoint of gendered mobility. Finally, this study suggests public transport-related policies to alleviate gendered mobility and enhance transport inclusiveness in such cities in the long term.