June 2026 Newsletter
Dear Women in Mobility UK Members,
Welcome to the very first edition of the Women in Mobility UK newsletter, we are so excited to finally share this with you. You are receiving this because you signed up to become part of the Women in Mobility UK community, and we’re delighted to have you with us.
Our goal with this newsletter is simple: to keep you informed, connected, inspired and supported: whether that means sharing industry insights, spotlighting opportunities, highlighting inspiring women in the sector, or helping you discover events and networks worth knowing about.
Most importantly, we want this to be your community. What would you like to see in future editions? Please reach out to Sandra, Olga, Elaine or Jennie on LinkedIn with your thoughts, ideas or suggestions - we’re always open to feedback and would love to build something genuinely useful together. In this edition, you’ll find a curated selection of transport and mobility events taking place across the UK in June and July, a spotlight on current job opportunities in the UK transport sector, and our Mobility Spotlight featuring recent developments, ideas and conversations shaping more inclusive transport systems. Thank you for being part of Women in Mobility UK. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to growing this community with you.
Warm wishes, The WiM UK team  Mobility Insights Spotlight
1. Designing safer streets for women and girls (UK) The UK government and Active Travel England recently announced new guidance for councils to redesign streets with women’s safety in mind, responding to data showing that most women change their routes or behaviour due to safety concerns after dark. The guidance focuses on lighting, visibility, crossings, public space design and safer walking routes. This is highly relevant for transport planners, engineers and policy professionals. Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night - GOV.UK
2. Could transport budgets work differently for women? The London Assembly’s Transport Committee has published a new report on Accessibility and Inclusion in Transport Planning: Accessibility and Inclusion in Transport Planning
A fascinating discussion emerging around the idea of “gender budgeting” for transport meaning transport investment decisions would explicitly consider how women travel differently, including care-giving trips, off-peak travel, trip chaining, safety and affordability.
3. Why a gender lens matters for better transport: insights from Luas Finglas A recent European Commission article highlights how the Luas Finglas light rail extension in Dublin is helping rethink transport planning through a gender lens — asking a simple but important question: Do transport systems work equally well for everyone?
The project is notable because it became the first public transport project in Ireland to formally apply a Gender Lens Tool during the design process. Instead of assuming passengers have the same travel needs, planners looked at how experiences can differ depending on gender, caring responsibilities, safety concerns and accessibility needs. Why a gender lens matters for better transport: insights from Luas Finglas - Mobility and Transport Events Spotlight
MOVE 2026 - London, UK, 17-18 June 2026One of the strongest events for women working in mobility innovation, MaaS, transport tech, EVs, public transport, smart cities, policy and startups. Strong networking opportunities and a diverse speaker lineup.MOBILITY RE-IMAGINED | MOVE 2026 | 17 - 18 June 2026
Multimodal 2026 - Birmingham, UK, 30 June – 2 July 2026Large-scale event spanning rail, freight, ports, logistics, decarbonisation and supply chains. Multimodal - NEC Birmingham - 30 June - 2 July 2026
Public Sector Fleet & Transport Conference 2026 - London, 7 July 2026Relevant for those in public transport, local authorities, fleet decarbonisation, transport planning and policy.Public Sector Fleet & Transport Conference 2026
UTSG Annual Conference 2026 - Guildford, 13-15 July 2026Great for professionals interested in transport research, policy, behavioural science, transport planning and academia-industry collaboration.Next Conference: UTSG2026 – UTSG
Job Opportunities Here are some interesting transport and mobility roles currently being advertised in the UK: Principal Consultant - Future of Mobility, WSP (London) - Principal Consultant - Future of Mobility | WSP in the UK & Ireland | LinkedIn
Urban Development Director, Buro Happold (London, hybrid)- Urban Development Director | 26 June, 2026 | Jobs and careers with Buro Happold
Principal Transport Planner, SWECO UK (Scotland) - Sweco Careers | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Principal Transport Planner
Assistant SHE Environment Manager, Transport for London Principal, Sustainable Transport Specialist/Electric Mobility, EBRD (London) - Principal, Sustainable Transport Specialist | EBRD | LinkedIn
Program Manager - Vehicle Recovery, Safety, & Logistics, Waymo (London) - Program Manager - Vehicle Recovery, Safety, & Logistics | Waymo | LinkedIn
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bolt (London) - Strategic Partnerships Manager | Bolt | LinkedIn |
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