Citation

Polk M. J. Transp. Geogr. 2004; 12(3): 185-195.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2004.04.002

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper tests the influence of gender on daily car use and on willingness to reduce car use. Car use is modeled in terms of practical factors combined with manifestations of the specific influence of gender. Willingness to reduce car use is modeled in terms of attitudinal factors using a theory of environmentalism. The results confirm the existence of a gender component. The concluding discussion suggests that more research is needed to further our theoretical understanding and methodological expertise regarding how gender can be modeled in travel research in order to attain current policy regarding a gender equal transportation system.