A comparative case study of Rotterdam and Helsinki that examines both objective and perceived environmental factors influencing runners’ route preferences and feelings of safety, with particular attention to gendered differences in safety concerns.

This study by McGill University’s Platial Analysis Lab analyzes over 20,000 Strava running routes in Washington, D.C., and Montréal to understand how gender influences when and where people run in cities.

The City of Melbourne (Australia) installed permanent lighting along The Tan running track to extend access and improve safety, particularly for early-morning and evening runners. The City reports increased use and positive feedback, with many runners saying they now feel safer using the space.