Parking Live - Social Equity in Parking & Transportation Webinar Summary

This webinar was hosted by Maïlys Garden Scotland Lead for Women in Transport alongside an expert panel of international speakers, sharing what is happening within the parking and transportation sectors to improve social equity and exploring future steps to continue support.

The panel included: Emma Kay, Matt Darst and Ed Thomas who brought together their views from the UK and the US.

Summary

The conversation in this episode of Parking Live focuses on social equity in parking and transportation. The speakers discuss various topics related to equity, including kerbside equity, creating safer spaces for walking, improving mobility for people with disabilities, and transitioning to electric vehicles. They emphasise the importance of using data and technology to address equity issues and build trust with users. The episode also highlights the challenges and solutions for digital inclusion in the community. The conversation explores the need for solutions in the area of personal safety and social equity. It discusses the perceptions and barriers faced in implementing these solutions and highlights the importance of moving forward and addressing the issue proactively. The conversation also touches on failures and recommendations in the field of data science and emphasises the significance of digital inclusion. The webinar concludes with closing remarks and a call to continue the journey towards achieving equity.

Takeaways

Equity in parking and transportation is about recognising and addressing the different needs of disadvantaged groups.
Data and technology can be powerful tools in improving equity, but they must be used responsibly and with a focus on trust and inclusivity.
Collaboration and partnerships between different stakeholders are essential in creating comprehensive and standardised solutions for equity.
Transitioning to electric vehicles presents challenges in ensuring accessibility and affordability for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
Digital inclusion is crucial in addressing equity, and efforts should be made to ensure that technology is accessible to all members of the community. There is a need for solutions that address personal safety and social equity.
Perceptions and barriers still exist in implementing these solutions.
Moving forward requires proactive action and utilizing technology and data.
Failures can be seen as pivot points for adjustment and improvement.
Digital inclusion is critical in achieving equity.
Continuing the journey towards equity requires collaboration and awareness.

A thought provoking discussion that is not to be missed. If you have any questions for our panel, please share these via our contact form here.

Webinar Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parking Live

05:02 Understanding Equity in Transport

08:59 Kerbside Equity and Parking Tickets

15:10 Creating Safer Spaces for Walking

18:15 Improving Mobility for People with Disabilities

23:09 The Role of Motability Scheme in Social Equity

29:20 Using Data Science to Address Equity Issues

40:07 Transitioning to Electric Vehicles

48:00 Building Trust and Utilizing Technology

52:14 Challenges and Solutions for Digital Inclusion