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Destinations that matter: associations with walking for transport
Ester Cerin1, Eva Leslie, Lorinne du Toit
1Institute of Human Performance, The University of Hong Kong, 111 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. ecerin@hku.hk
Health & Place
|January 24, 2007
Summary
Destination accessibility significantly influences walking for transportation. Proximity to workplaces, particularly for women, emerged as a key factor, promoting physical activity for health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning
- Public health
- Transportation science
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing active transportation is crucial for promoting public health.
- Urban design and accessibility play a significant role in residents' travel behavior.
- Previous research indicates a link between neighborhood characteristics and physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between access to destinations and walking for transportation.
- To investigate how socio-demographic factors moderate these associations.
- To identify specific destination types that most strongly influence transport-related walking.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 2650 households across 32 urban communities.
- Data collection included perceived destination proximity, transport-related walking, and socio-demographics.
- Objective measures of destination access were derived using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Main Results:
- Measures of destination access were significantly associated with transport-related walking.
- The strength of these associations varied based on socio-demographic factors and destination types.
- Workplace proximity was the strongest predictor of walking for transportation, especially for women.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced access to destinations, particularly workplaces, can promote walking for transportation.
- Targeted urban planning strategies can leverage destination accessibility to encourage physical activity.
- Promoting walking to work offers a viable pathway to achieving sufficient physical activity for health benefits.
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