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Seattle’s Bike Gender Gap Among Widest in USA
Women cyclists have to deal with unsafe streets, driver harassment, and inflexible workplaces — so it's no wonder the bike gender gap persists, even in supposedly egalitarian Seattle.
June 19, 2019
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
May 17, 2019
The Mounting Fallout from Uber and Lyft’s Disruption of the Taxi Industry
From rapes and abductions to rising traffic congestion and fatalities, it's starting to become clear why the government gets involved with for-hire drivers.
April 11, 2019
How Can Transit Agencies Win Back Their Riders?
Subprime auto loans, gentrification and, yes, Uber and Lyft are hurting transit ridership. But a new TransitCenter survey says better service can win them back.
February 13, 2019
Transit Systems Must Address Women’s Safety Concerns
A new study shows women are about half as likely to use new rail service as men — especially if they express strong concerns about safety.
January 16, 2019
Single-Family Housing Upholds the Patriarchy and Hurts Moms
What happened to the "village?" They're a car ride away.
November 2, 2018
Survey: Women More Likely to Prefer Separated Bike Infrastructure
Everyone prefers to bike away from car traffic, but for women, the preference is stronger, a new study
September 11, 2018
House Bill Would Require Agencies to Address Sexual Harassment on Buses and Trains
The "Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act” would require transit agencies to take measures to protect riders and employees.
May 18, 2018
The Freedom of Being a “Bike Mom”
In honor of Mother's Day, one mom explains how biking has helped her cope with the tough times and enjoy the ordinary.
May 11, 2018
What Explains the Gender Gap in Walking?
While infrastructure matters a great deal, not enough emphasis has been placed on other types of barriers facing women and girls.
March 8, 2018
