期刊名称：Urban, Planning and Transport Research: An Open Access Journal
电子版ISSN：2165-0020
出版年度：2018
卷号：6
期号：1
页码：1-17
DOI：10.1080/21650020.2018.1553628
出版社：Taylor and Francis Ltd
摘要：Research shows a disparity continues to exist between women and
men with regard to cycling behavior; women cycle at far lower
rates. Cargo bikes have been suggested as one tool to increase the
gender balance in bicycle ridership. This research evaluates this
suggestion through the lens of: (1) an analysis of survey data
regarding cargo bike usage by gender; and (2) interviews with
women who use cargo bikes. Data from surveys and interviews
explore the influence of cargo bikes on transportation patterns
and how behavior, attitude, spatial context, and perception vary
between riders. Results show that 78% percent of women used
cargo bikes for trips with kids, vs. 56% of men. Qualitative work
expands this and suggest that cargo bike use is likely tempered by
access to a cargo platform, geography, cultured and rider experience.
These results illustrate not only the powerful potential cargo
bikes might have in shaping the travel patterns of the future, but
also need to address issues in infrastructure and education that
may pose impediments to female ridership.
关键词：Cargo bike ; women ; mode choice ; perception of safety ; gender
