Ms Sarah Giacomantonio , WSP Canada , Canada
🚲 Transportation Planner at WSP Ontario, specializing in Active Transportation and Complete Streets. With expertise in policy, education, programming, and design, Sarah has led key projects like the City of Markham Parking Strategy and Nova Scotia’s Active Transportation Strategy. Her research on gendered cycling behavior earned recognition at major conferences and in academic journals. Passionate about community engagement and collaborative analysis, she also co-founded the Queer Bike Club Toronto. Sarah is advancing her skills toward RPP accreditation and is a 2024 Women in Transportation mentee. 🌟📊📚
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Education
Sarah Giacomantonio’s educational journey reflects her commitment to understanding and addressing environmental and urban challenges. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Anthropology from the University of Guelph in 2016, she laid the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. This was further enriched by a Master of Environmental Science in Environmental Science from the same institution in 2018. Building upon this knowledge, she pursued a Master’s in Planning and Urban Development at Toronto Metropolitan University, graduating in 2022. Her academic background, combined with her practical experience, equips her with the tools to tackle complex issues in transportation planning and sustainable development. 🎓🌱🌆
Experience
Sarah Giacomantonio’s diverse roles showcase her expertise in transportation planning and policy. As a technical contributor, she’s instrumental in crafting citywide strategies like the parking frameworks for Markham and Newmarket, ensuring they align with best practices and local needs. Her impactful research as a Mobility Researcher sheds light on gendered cycling behavior, presenting findings at prestigious conferences and aiming for publication. Currently, her collaborative efforts extend to developing Nova Scotia’s Active Transportation Strategy, merging insights from best practices and stakeholder input to enhance sustainable mobility. Through her work, Sarah drives positive change in urban landscapes, promoting accessible and equitable transportation options. 🚗🏠🚴♀️🌍
Research Focus
Sarah Giacomantonio, along with her co-authors R. Mitra and L. Ravensbergen, conducts research at the intersection of transportation planning and gender equity. Their study, “Bicycle facilities and women’s cycling frequency – An intersectional analysis of gendered travel behaviour,” published in Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice by Elsevier in 2024, focuses on understanding how bicycle facilities impact the frequency of women’s cycling. By employing an intersectional analysis, they delve into gendered travel behaviors, shedding light on factors influencing women’s participation in cycling. This research contributes valuable insights crucial for fostering inclusivity and accessibility in transportation systems. 🚲🔍📝
Bicycle facilities and women’s cycling frequency–An intersectional analysis of gendered travel behaviour