Ethnic inequalities in cycling to work in London

Mobility Injustice and Regional Approach

Bibliographic Data

ID7366655
AuthorsZofia Bednarowska (0000-0002-0369-3020, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume10
Issue1
Pages475-488
Publication date2023-04-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueRegional Studies Regional Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2168-1376 • E-ISSN: 2168-1376
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/21681376.2023.2186802
OpenAlexW4367315384
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited27

This paper investigates ethnic inequity in cycling to work in London, as ethnic minorities in London cycle to work less frequently than white Londoners. The study adopts three methods: spatial statistics, linear regression and spatial econometrics based on recent UK census and official statistical data (2011–17) of 33 London regions. Spatial analysis shows that cycling networks and bike schemes are concentrated around Inner London. Regions with less cycling infrastructure tend to have a greater proportion of residents of ethnic minorities. The paper highlights the spatial dependence between ethnic inequalities and cycling to work at a regional level in London. There is also evidence of spatial spillovers between neighbouring regions. The paper highlights the need to shift the policy focus from the provision of cycling infrastructure to mobility justice. This means recognizing the needs of distinct groups of cyclists coming from various ethnic minorities. Overall, this paper expands the transportation policies approach by linking it with the concepts of mobilities and regional inequalities. This study of London demonstrates the mechanisms responsible for regional ethnic inequalities in cycling to work that could be relevant in other large urban agglomerations. \n \n

Census · Cycling · Demographic economics · Economic geography · Economic growth · Economics · Ethnic group · Geography · Inequality · Injustice · Journey to work · Mobilities · Political science · Population · Public transport · Regional science · Social science · Sociology · Urban agglomeration · Work (physics · Demography · Law · Transportation and Mobility Innovations · Urban and Freight Transport Logistics · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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