How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road: Scientific American
How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road: Scientific American.
A lot of talk going on, on the internet because of this article. Mostly because of the suggestions that in order to create a successful bike program planers need to address women’s fears.
“Women are considered an “indicator species” for bike-friendly cities for several reasons. First, studies across disciplines as disparate as criminology and child rearing have shown that women are more averse to risk than men. In the cycling arena, that risk aversion translates into increased demand for safe bike infrastructure as a prerequisite for riding. Women also do most of the child care and household shopping, which means these bike routes need to be organized around practical urban destinations to make a difference.”
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