Research shows that lack of car ownership is associated with poorer health. It is often
assumed that the reason for this observed relationship is that access to a car–or not–reflects …

OBJECTIVE: The role local neighbourhood environments play in influencing purpose-
specific walking behaviors has not been well-explored in prospective studies. This study …

Over the past century pedestrian access has declined steadily in most cities. With some
exceptions, such as underground metro systems, each advance in transportation technology …

This book explores everyday walking in contemporary urban life. It brings together important
theoretical and empirical insights to understand how the 'walkability'of urban spaces can be …

Organised walking groups are increasingly widespread in the UK and elsewhere and have
been shown to have many benefits for participants. They tend to attract more women than …

This paper explores the socialities of everyday urban walking. The paper begins from the
starting contention that a wide range of social and cultural theory, urban planning and …

The book has ten chapters. The first reviews the consideration given to walking in past
policy, practice and research. The next two chapters indicate the extent of walking as an …

This paper explores the relationship between car ownership and financial circumstances for
people living in disadvantaged urban communities. Assumptions about cars signifying status …

Cities around the world promote bicycle use as a sustainable and accessible form of
transportation. However, in many places, there is a persistent gender disparity in bicycling …

Recent studies have discussed the important role of the automobile in shaping
contemporary urban social life. This research used a series of focus groups in Auckland …