If we want people to drive less, we have to end sexism

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By hrichmondMar 28, 2014, 9:47 am23 pts
At Atlantic Cities, Ann Friedman has a stellar post about how gender inequality affects public transit ridership. Most transit riders are low-income, she writes, and guess who earns less than men? (BINGO.) Research backs her up: A 2013 study by the AASHTO found 114 women ride public transportation for every 100…

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