Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Women

Photo: New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center

Study: Cycling Rates Low Unless Women Are Riding

By Kea Wilson | May 13, 2021 | No Comments

Around the world, cities that do the best job of catering to the needs of women cyclists also have the highest level of cycling overall, a new study finds — and the U.S. has among the lowest share of female riders on the planet.

What Is a Feminist City?

By Elizabeth Whitton | Aug 4, 2020 | No Comments

Leslie Kern’s “Feminist City” asks us to look around. Does our environment support the daily activities, care work, and needs of women? This recently published book intermixes Kern’s personal stories, real-world examples, and research to expose how our cities, neighborhoods, and transportation decisions make childcare, household activities, and safety challenging for women. “Feminist City” balances […]

Seattle had the steepest decline in solo drivers in the country this decade thanks to expanded and more frequent bus service.

Show More Stories

Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Women

Study: Cycling Rates Low Unless Women Are Riding

What Is a Feminist City?

Five Lessons From Seattle’s Crusade Against Driving

Connecticut’s Transportation Plan Stymies Its Future

How Our Transport System is Biased Against Women

Shared Motor-Scooters Coming to D.C.