The objective of this synthesis was to document current DOT practices related to advancing gender equity in their workforce. Women comprise only 15% of the transportation workforce, and this statistic declines in executive and leadership positions and does not reflect those who may not identify as men or women. For women of color, the numbers are even more disparate. 

This synthesis gathered information through a literature review, a survey of DOTs, and follow-up interviews with selected DOTs. Six case examples provide greater insight into current gender equity practices, barriers to implementation, data collection and accountability processes, and assessment findings. 

Dr. Stephanie Ivey, Ph.D. of the University of South Florida and Susan Gallagher of Montana State University collected and synthesized the information and wrote the report. The members of the topic panel are acknowledged on page iv. This synthesis is an immediately useful document that records practices that were acceptable within the limitations of the knowledge available at the time of its preparation.

The synthesis is available at: https://doi.org/10.17226/27646.