Field Observations of Bicyclist Gender Distribution by Bicycle Infrastructure Type in Toronto, Canada

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the gender distribution of cyclists in relation to different types of bicycle infrastructure in Toronto.
• Conducted field counts of cyclists at 13 locations in Toronto.
• Categorized cyclists based on the type of bicycle infrastructure: separated, painted lanes, and no infrastructure.
• Performed bivariate and multivariate analyses to assess gender distribution statistically.
• Observed a ratio of two men for every woman cyclist.
• 51% of cyclists used separated infrastructure, 32% used painted lanes, and 16% had no infrastructure.
• No statistically significant difference in gender distribution was found across infrastructure types.

Abstract