Can neighborhood design support walking? Cross-sectional and prospective findings from Japan
Abstract Objective We examined (1) cross-sectional and prospective associations of
perceived and objectively-measured neighborhood attributes with purpose-specific …
perceived and objectively-measured neighborhood attributes with purpose-specific …
Travel behavior comparisons of active living and inactive living lifestyles
SK Burbidge, KG Goulias, TG Kim - 2006 - escholarship.org
The past century's radical change, innovation in transportation technology and concomitant
increase in options for our travel modes moves us away from walking to an almost total …
increase in options for our travel modes moves us away from walking to an almost total …
Age as effect modifier of the associations between the physical environment and adults' neighborhood walking in the Netherlands
Walking contributes to people's physical activity. While the physical environment (ie, built
and natural environmental characteristics) seems to be associated with people's …
and natural environmental characteristics) seems to be associated with people's …
How does driving status affect trip patterns among older adults in suburban and rural communities?
Introduction Mobility limitation can hinder one's access to goods and services that may lead
to poor health outcomes, especially among older adults who do not drive. Existing literature …
to poor health outcomes, especially among older adults who do not drive. Existing literature …
Associations between reasons to go outdoors and objectively-measured walking activity in various life-space areas among older people
This cross-sectional study investigated associations between reasons to go outdoors and
objectively-measured walking activity in various life-space areas among older people …
objectively-measured walking activity in various life-space areas among older people …
Understanding travel patterns to support safe active transport for older adults
J Oxley - Journal of Transport & Health, 2015 - Elsevier
Transport and mobility needs for all aged road users are diverse and may change with
increasing age. With an increasing ageing population throughout much of the developed …
increasing age. With an increasing ageing population throughout much of the developed …
Influence of environmental street characteristics on walking route choice of elderly people
HC Borst, SI de Vries, JMA Graham… - Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
Walking is an important source of outdoor physical activity among elderly people. In order to
devise measures aimed at encouraging walking among the elderly it is important to …
devise measures aimed at encouraging walking among the elderly it is important to …
A qualitative study of active travel amongst commuters and older adults living in market towns
PE Jessiman, RE Rowe, R Jago - BMC public health, 2023 - Springer
Background Being physically active is associated with better health, but rates of physical
inactivity are high amongst adults in England. Active travel, defined as making routine …
inactivity are high amongst adults in England. Active travel, defined as making routine …
Analysing the travel behaviour of older adults: what are the determinants of sustainable mobility?
In recent years, various authorities launched projects that aim to make their cities more age-
friendly. Designing age-friendly cities is a complex and context-dependent process that …
friendly. Designing age-friendly cities is a complex and context-dependent process that …
Mobility and Active Ageing in Suburban Environments: Findings from In‐Depth Interviews and Person‐Based GPS Tracking
Background. Governments face a significant challenge to ensure that community
environments meet the mobility needs of an ageing population. Therefore, it is critical to …
environments meet the mobility needs of an ageing population. Therefore, it is critical to …