Using longitudinal data to understand gender differences in bicycling over time

This project explores reasons why there are differences in bicycling behaviour between men and women using two longitudinal datasets. It leverages synergies between two research teams examining bicycling uptake Brisbane and Vancouver. Brisbane and Vancouver are promoting active transportation by bicycle through investing in physical bicycling infrastructure, education programs, and promotional activities. Though it is well documented there is a gender disparity in bicycling, research explaining gender differences in bicycling is limited, however infrastructural improvements and promotion are hypothesized to reduce the disparity. The student (Ms. Sersli) will examine the data to determine changes in bicycling over time and how this varies between men and women in a Brisbane-based cohort using statistical modeling techniques, and she will also examine changes in bicycling and confidence in a Vancouver-based cohort. The expected outcomes include two manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

Faculty Supervisor:

Meghan Winters

Student:

Partner:

Queensland University of Technology

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Transportation (excluding aerospace); Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Simon Fraser University

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