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Walking and Walkability: Is Wayfinding a Missing Link? Implications for Public Health Practice
Ann E Vandenberg1, Rebecca H Hunter, Lynda A Anderson
1Dept of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
|May 13, 2015
Summary
Wayfinding, the cognitive process of navigating environments, is crucial for walking and walkability. Environmental design significantly impacts this process, influencing physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Wayfinding, the cognitive process of navigation, is under-researched in relation to walking and walkability.
- Understanding how people navigate urban environments is essential for promoting physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing literature on outdoor pedestrian wayfinding.
- To examine the relationship between wayfinding, walking, and walkability.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of outdoor pedestrian-oriented wayfinding studies.
- Analysis of the interplay between environmental features and wayfinding behaviors.
Main Results:
- Wayfinding is a cognitively demanding process that can compete with the act of walking.
- Environmental features can significantly facilitate or hinder wayfinding, impacting pedestrian navigation.
- The cognitive load of wayfinding can influence overall walking behavior and experience.
Conclusions:
- Wayfinding is an integral component of walking and walkability, impacting physical activity.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between wayfinding and walking behaviors.
- Integrating wayfinding principles into urban design can enhance pedestrian navigation and promote active lifestyles.
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