TII announced the publication of a new research report entitled ‘Empowering Women to Cycle - Insights Beyond Numbers'.

While most women in Ireland can cycle and have access to a bicycle, they are significantly less likely than men to choose cycling for everyday journeys. This new report follows on from earlier research, Travelling in a Woman’s Shoes (https://lnkd.in/d24pe9bb) and aims to dig deeper into the reasons why this gap exists. 

The study combines international and Irish literature with new rich, in-depth qualitative evidence gathered from women across Ireland through surveys, ethnographic research and co‑creative workshops. 

Three themes emerged from the findings that influence women's cycling: 
 - Personal and lived experience - As people move through life, their travel needs change in ways the transport network often can’t support. 
 - Infrastructure - 49% of respondents cite unsafe roads as a barrier to cycling, and 39% blame high traffic volumes and speeds. 
 - Cultural Perceptions - Nearly half (45%) of women believe cycling has a negative image in Ireland, and many do not identify as “cyclists,” viewing cycling as male-dominated and     sport-focused. 

Transport is often seen as gender neutral, but this is not the case. Transport and travel experiences and needs can vary for different people. 

The link to the report can be found here: www.linkedin.com/posts/transport-infrastructure-ireland_empowering-women-to-cycle-report-activity-7460609018626023424-52tr