Results: Women-only cars in transit systems

Should transit agencies in the United States try designating the first car of each subway or train for women only, as some systems do around the world? 43% of Americans somewhat or strongly support the trains and subway systems nearest to them reserving a car for women only. In comparison, only 30% of Americans oppose the adoption of this policy, and 27% are not sure. Would you support designating the first car of each subway or train for women only?

35% of Americans say at least one of the following negative events has ever happened to them while using public transportation: unwanted staring, unwanted verbal remarks or cat-calling, unwanted touching, unwanted exposure, or theft of public property. As many — 36% — say they have never experienced any of these. These negative public-transit experience are more common among women than men. If you have used public transit, have any of these happened to you?