Sissy that Walk: Transportation to Work by Sexual Orientation

We analyze differences in mode of transportation to work by sexual orientation, using the American Community Survey 2008-2019. Individuals same-sex couples are significantly less likely drive than men and women different-sex couples. This gap is particularly stark among men: on average, almost 12 percentage point (or 13%) lower likelihood driving for also more use public transport, walk, or bike work: 7 3 points likely, respectively, take those These persist after controlling demographic characteristics, partner's location, fertility, marital status. Additional evidence from General Social 2008-2018 suggests that these disparities orientation may be due lesbian, gay, bisexual individuals caring environment straight individuals.