Active travel can contribute to physical activity achieved over a day. Previous studies have
examined active travel associated with trips in various western countries, but few studies …

Background Promoting walking and cycling for transport is a promising strategy to address
physical inactivity at the population level. Household travel surveys conducted in Western …

Demographic ageing in most countries around the world is significant. Japan, the most
ageing country in the world, is expected to reach an ageing rate of over 40% by 2055. A …

A walkable environment is a crucial factor for promoting active transportation. The purpose
of this study is to examine the association between neighborhood walkability and active …

Adults' walking for transport is important for health benefits and can be associated with
availability of destinations such as shops and services within a walking distance of 10 to 15 …

Background: Although walking for travel can help in reaching the daily recommended levels
of physical activity, we know relatively little about the correlates of walking for travel in the …

Background: Active travel to school (ATS) is positively associated with various health
indicators. The rapid social, economic, and environmental changes in China provide a …

This paper aims to clarify how the residential environment is associated with overall health-
related quality of life (QOL) via active travel (walking and cycling), by reflecting the influence …

Background A lack of physical activity can lead to long-term health problems for youths
(aged 5–18) worldwide. Built environment characteristics are increasingly being recognized …

Background Neighborhood walkability has consistently been associated with utilitarian
walking and total physical activity in non-European studies. However, evidence on …