Caitlyn Linehan

Grateful to receive the Christopherson Geosystems Award for Excellence in Applied Geography/ Earth Systems at the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers (APCG) Regional Meeting and the APCG Women's Network Small Grant for my research on NYC's Open Streets Program! 🗽🚶

The official OSMnx reference paper was recently published open-access by Geographical Analysis: doi.org/10.1111/gean... Years in the making, it describes what OSMnx does and why it does it that way. But wait, there's more! I discuss many lessons learned in geospatial software development, including:

Key finding: those who were hospitalized, experienced a collision (vs near miss), or identify as female are more likely to change their biking habits afterward. This matters for post-crash support and retention strategies.

New paper alert! 📊Check it out: findingspress.org/article/142431
I just published research in Findings examining what happens to people's biking behavior after a crash or near miss.

My work combines spatial analysis, accessibility modeling, and equity research to understand who benefits (and who doesn't) from urban interventions. Excited to connect with folks working at the intersection of urban planning, geography, and social justice! 🚴‍♀️🌳

Hi Bluesky! 👋 I'm Caitlyn, a 5th year PhD student in Geography at UC Santa Barbara. I study how cities can be more equitable and accessible for everyone—especially when it comes to walking, biking, and public spaces.