Figure 2: Percent of Respondents Finding Importance in the Eight Livability Characteristics, by Gender–October 2009
Figure 2: Percent of Respondents Finding Importance in the Eight Livability Characteristics, by Gender–October 2009
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| Sidewalks | Bike Lanes | Local Transit | Long Distance Transportation | Major Roads | Airport Access | Pedestrian Friendly | Adequate Parking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 80.41 | 68.78 | 74.31 | 65.31 | 95.99 | 85.11 | 84.07 | 89.17 |
| Female | 89.37 | 70.72 | 79.13 | 71.4 | 92.91 | 81.45 | 86.21 | 89.22 |
NOTE: The data in this figure is based on combining survey responses of “somewhat important” or “very important” for each characteristic shown. A statistically significant difference was found in public perceptions on the importance of sidewalks; based on chi-square analysis with a p-value < 0.05.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Omnibus Household Survey, at http://www.bts.gov/programs/omnibus_surveys/household_survey/