School travel planning in Canada: identifying child, family, and school-level characteristics associated with travel mode shift from driving to active school travel
Abstract Objective Active School Travel (AST) can significantly contribute to children׳ s
physical activity levels. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate a Canadian …
physical activity levels. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate a Canadian …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of state safe routes to school-related laws on active travel to school policies and practices in US elementary schools
This study examined the relationship between state laws requiring minimum bussing
distances, hazardous route exemptions, sidewalks, crossing guards, speed zones, and …
distances, hazardous route exemptions, sidewalks, crossing guards, speed zones, and …
Determinants of uptake and maintenance of active commuting to school
The objective was to identify determinants of uptake and maintenance of active school travel
(AST) over 4 years in children aged 9 at baseline. Data from wave 1 (n= 8502) and 2 (n …
(AST) over 4 years in children aged 9 at baseline. Data from wave 1 (n= 8502) and 2 (n …
School transportation mode, by distance between home and school, United States, ConsumerStyles 2012
LF Beck, DD Nguyen - Journal of safety research, 2017 - Elsevier
Introduction Motor-vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the
United States, and almost one-fourth of all trips by school-aged children are trips to and from …
United States, and almost one-fourth of all trips by school-aged children are trips to and from …
Active commuting to school in New Zealand Children (2004–2008): A quantitative analysis
OBJECTIVE: To describe trends in active commuting to school in children from Auckland
region, New Zealand following implementation of the School Travel Plan (STP) program …
region, New Zealand following implementation of the School Travel Plan (STP) program …
Walking or bicycling to school and weight status among adolescents from Montería, Colombia
Background: Active school transport (AST) is a recommended strategy to promote physical
activity (PA) and prevent overweight (OW) in school-aged children. In many developing …
activity (PA) and prevent overweight (OW) in school-aged children. In many developing …
Feasibility and effectiveness of drop-off spots to promote walking to school
G Vanwolleghem, S D'Haese, D Van Dyck… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Springer
Background Drop-off spots are locations in the proximity of primary schools where parents
can drop off or pick up their child. From these drop-off spots children can walk to and from …
can drop off or pick up their child. From these drop-off spots children can walk to and from …
Examination of trends and evidence‐based elements in state physical education legislation: A content analysis
OBJECTIVES: To develop a comprehensive inventory of state physical education (PE)
legislation, examine trends in bill introduction, and compare bill factors. METHODS: State PE …
legislation, examine trends in bill introduction, and compare bill factors. METHODS: State PE …
[HTML][HTML] The journey to learn: perspectives on active school travel from exemplar schools in New Zealand
G Hawley, K Witten, J Hosking, H Mackie… - Journal of Transport & …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction In New Zealand, as elsewhere, active school travel has declined over
recent decades. The emergence of physical inactivity as a global health concern has …
recent decades. The emergence of physical inactivity as a global health concern has …
The power of the neighborhood: perceived normative behaviors moderate individual predictors of walking and biking to school
Introduction Parent attitudes and perceptions of convenience are primary determinants of
children's mode of school travel. Parents may favor the use of active transportation to school …
children's mode of school travel. Parents may favor the use of active transportation to school …