Thread by @LoriSaldanaSD

Who rides #bicycles to work in #SanDiego?
Census data for @CityofSanDiego shows
- Only 0.6% of people commute on bikes to work
- 2X more men bike to work vs women (.4% v .2%)
- Women are:
- less likely to carpool but
- less likely to drive alone 25%/34%- maybe children in car?
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This shows:
- #SanDiego is investing a lot in #bikelanes that are used by a very small % of the population for work-related mobility
- There is a bike #gendergap that needs to be studied
- Ridership could potentially be increased by 33% by simply encouraging more women to ride
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Is a lack of #gender #equity in #bicycling planning & decision making contributing to fewer women riding bikes as a commute option?
It is seen in @sdbikecoalition paid staff (1 woman/5 total staff)
-Good news: Their Board has more equity in terms of gender & racial diversity

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Today I will comment on these #gender gaps in commuting patterns at the #SANDAG meeting. If this region is committed to ⬇️ VMT (vehicle miles travelled) and ⬆️ #transit & #bicycling we need to understand why fewer women participate in those activities
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This is #SanDiegoCounty data alongside #CityofSanDiego #Bicycling🚲 commuters
County vs City :
TOTAL: 6077 (0.4%) vs 4266 (0.6%)
Men: 4686 (0.3%) vs 3188 (0.4%)
Women: 1391 (0.1%) 1078 (0.2%)
#mobility #transportation #bike #bikebus
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