Volume 4, Issue 10

Travel Behaviour of Pondicherry Urban Women

Author

Author G.sowparnika M.A, Mphil, Phd research scholar | Guide Dr.M.A.Sivaraman M.A, Mphil, Phd Head of the Department, Department of Tribal Research, Tamil University, Tanjore

Abstract

Abstract: While knowledge of women's travel behaviours is critical to achieving transportation equality, there continues to be a lack of awareness of gender-specific behaviours. The aim of the article is to research, we can know about their daily women's travel behaviors and needs as well as existing barriers to transportation access for woman in Pondicherry, with current findings. Public policies and initiatives were analyzed to examine the level of awareness of women's needs and how transport adapts to these needs. The results showed that the greatest differences in purpose were observed for the 20-49 age group, where women travel more for shopping.Lack of awareness about women's mobility needs is one reason why transport systems do not fully meet women's mobility needs

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