Women are at greater risk of sexual harassment and unwanted attention on public transit. The risk and perceived risk are one of the most influential factors in women’s transit decisions. Fear of experiencing harassment impacts how and when women use transit.
This infographic looks at the women’s use of transit in Toronto and common forms of violence on public transit.
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