There are a number of considerations when addressing the implications of active travel. On
one hand there are the evident gaps in transport policy that implement active travel …

Combined with concerns about climate change, air pollution and human health, the COVID-
19 pandemic has renewed the use of and policy interest in active transport (AT) modes …

Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to witness the weekly 'Ciclovía'in Bogotá, Colombia.
Main roads are open to people and closed to traffic for several kilometres on one side of the …

Where has the concept of 'active travel'come from and where is it taking us? In this paper, we
explore these questions, firstly, through a systematic review that summarises the growth of …

Walking and cycling for transport have gained considerable importance in research and
policy making in recent years. Empirical research on correlates of active travel is increasing …

Purpose This chapter addresses the economic assessment of health benefits of active
transport and presents most recent valuation studies with an overview of progresses made …

Promoting active travel and public transport has both health and environmental benefits due
to increased physical activity, reduced air and noise pollution, and decreased greenhouse …

The Scottish Government is committed to increasing the use of walking and cycling–'active
travel'–as transport modes. Their aim is that,“by 2020, 10% of all journeys taken in Scotland …

Background Rennes, a midsize city in France, features many opportunities for active travel.
City officials seek to increase walking and cycling by 2030 to improve public health. Physical …

Policies that stimulate active transportation (walking and bicycling) have been related to
heath benefits. This study aims to assess the potential health risks and benefits of promoting …