Roads need to be designed for all users: all genders, and all ages.  Many women have well-founded fear of riding on American streets and it’s the same in the UK.  Also, see a video with more discussion about helmets.

Helen Pidd June 13 2018

Women shun cycling because of safety, not helmet hair

Roads designed by men are killing women – and stop millions from cycling

The main reason most women don’t cycle in the UK is because they think it is dangerous.

Read more and see video:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/13/safety-women-cycling-roads?CMP=share_btn_fb