Gender differences in spatio-temporal dynamics: Visualizing bike-sharing mobility patterns in New York City

Guiyu Chen and Chaosu Li

Environment and Planning B, 2024, vol. 51, issue 7, 1715-1718

Abstract: Urban spaces distinctly modulate the mobility patterns of men and women, with new mobility modes manifesting gender differences. In this study, by visualizing bike-sharing mobility patterns in New York City, we reveal significant disparities in cycling usage between males and females. During weekdays, the findings highlight a pattern of male dominance in most areas, particularly in business districts. In some recreational and residential areas, routes with higher proportions of female cyclists are observed. Additionally, weekends experience a surge in the proportion of female cyclists, predominantly in leisure-oriented locations. These findings highlighted the need for urban planning to account for gender differences across space and time to meet diverse mobility needs.

Keywords: Gender disparity; urban mobility; spatial–temporal pattern; cycling behavior; bike-sharing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/23998083241258521

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