Urban and Social Policies: Gender Gap for the Borderless Cities

The variables that insist on the gender gap in transport affect several topics. From being a corporate user or employee, to customs and habits in terms of travel, to sensitivity towards sustainable urban models and proximity mechanisms, in line with the urban transition processes in order with the 15-min city. Analyses of the use of the travel system show that individual choices, also influenced by social inclusion, are decisive. The European Green Deal would represent an opportunity for strategic repositioning in the transport sector towards minimising the gender gap. In Europe in terms of employment, the transport sector is typically attractive for men and less so for women. How are cities re-organising the supply of services, urban amenities and public transport according to changing demand? Is it sufficient to carry out the planning of interventions and resources, the operation of projects, the systematic verification of results in terms of effectiveness and quality of performance, or is a gender impact assessment also necessary? The essay will address the issues related to the new social dimension, beyond gender limits, hypothesising ways and strategies for the functioning of the city without borders, in the era of the multicultural and fuzzy society.