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Does the social environment influence active travel? An investigation of walking in Hamilton, Canada (2013)

We think the social environment is a critical piece to influencing travel behaviour, particularly for school-aged kids. This study, conducted in Hamilton, found that role models and social fabric of the neighbourhood influence walking time.


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Research

  • Children’s perspective on neighbourhood barriers and enablers to active school travel: a participatory mapping study (2018)
  • Is active travel a breath of fresh air? Examining children’s exposure to air pollution during the school commute (2019)
  • Shortening the trip to school: Examining how children’s active school travel is influenced by shortcuts (2015)
  • The “Path” not taken: Exploring structural differences in mapped-versus shortest-network-path school travel routes
  • Understanding child and parent perceptions of barriers influencing children’s active school travel (2018)

Our Aspiration

To see 100% of students, regardless of age, ability, or personal circumstance, walking or wheeling to/from school daily, so that they can experience the benefits of active transportation.

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