Many people sharing their experiences with sexual harassment and assault have recounted incidents that take place on public transit. As women around the United States and across the world share their experiences with sexual harassment and assault as part of the “#MeToo” hashtag campaign, a theme is emerging. Many of these experiences take place on public transit. They may taint your use of public transportation and public settings for a very, very long time,” Loukaitou-Sideris said. After all, she said, it’s not just a “women’s issue.” It’s a civil rights issue, and an issue of equal access to urban mobility and public services.

Source: Washington Post October 20, 2017 11:03 UTC