Men and women have persistent different transportation needs, travel behaviors, and levels of access to services and infrastructure. These differences are linked to key factors, including the household structure and stage in life, income, and availability of travel options. Results of focus group discussions conducted for the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in Cebu City and Metro Manila show that women are exposed to threats to physical safety and security and difficulty in accessing public transportation due to the physical design. The paper also shows that women's top criteria in selecting public transportation modes are safety, reliability, comfort, and affordability. Hence, these must be considered in the development of more gender-sensitive public transportation.