Data highlights a growing inequality in sustainable mobility. While three out of ten cyclists in the capital are women, this figure drops sharply in the surrounding municipalities. Experts from the AMB Bicycle Office note that this gap has widened since 2021.
“"The lack of safety in infrastructure is not just a perception; it is a reality that impacts women more significantly."
Safety perception remains the primary barrier. Women advocate for segregated lanes and wider paths to allow for safe overtaking. Issues such as lane interruptions and illegal parking by delivery vans in bike lanes are cited as major deterrents by the Bicicleta Club de Catalunya.
To address this, training programs have been launched in L'Hospitalet and Montcada i Reixac to help women gain confidence in urban cycling and establish new daily commuting habits.
