There is lack of literature on international comparison of gender differences in the use of
active travel modes. We used population-representative travel surveys for 19 major cities …

Background Active transport has numerous environmental and health benefits. However,
these benefits are not evenly distributed across the population because its utilization is …

Population-level health benefits are associated with cycling as a means for day-to-day
travel. Several factors inhibit women's participation in transport cycling. The aim of the …

Gender is one of the key socio-demographic variables that can influence travel behaviour,
but it is often the least understood. Understanding travel behaviour by gender will help better …

Cycling rates have been increasing in Ireland over the last ten years, but there is a large
difference in male and female participation–only about a quarter of cyclists on Irish roads are …

Background In most countries women cycle less than men. This is despite the clear
environmental and health benefits of active commuting. Feminist critiques suggest this …

Introduction Research shows that walking and cycling are sustainable means of travel that
contribute to improved physical, mental, and social health. Those documented benefits …

International comparisons of cycling behaviour have typically been limited to high-income
countries and often limited to the prevalence of cycling, with lack of discussions on …

Using a systematic search strategy, this paper reviews the literature about gender and
cycling and critically assesses existing approaches to study the topic. Most studies use a …

The purpose of this study is to extend the research on gendered differences in travel
patterns in the Arab world by an in-depth study of the interrelationship of travel-related …