This study examines the association between urban form and walking for transport in
Brisbane, Australia based on both panel and cross-sectional data. Cross-sectional data are …

New urbanism advocates for the design of the compact, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use
developments thought to promote walking. New urbanist proponents also claim their …

Objective and perceived risk, danger, and safety concerns are often identified as barriers to
taking up cycling. While a vast literature examines cycling safety, risk, and danger, little …

The urban design features of a location are important for facilitating people's attachment to
places. Attachment to particular places, such as residential neighbourhoods, may …

Fear of Crime and the Neighbourhood Context in Canadian Cities Page 1 Crime and
Justice Research Paper Series Fear of Crime and the Neighbourhood Context in Canadian …

Walking is correlated with both improved physical and emotional health. However, walking
behavior is often heavily influenced by environmental conditions. The goal of this study was …

The bulk of fear–of–crime research has been limited to one questionnaire item that asks
respondents to assess their personal safety by answering “how safe they feel alone in their …

Walking is the most basic and sustainable mode of transportation, and many jurisdictions
would like to see increased walking rates as a way of reducing congestion and emission …

Background The neighborhood environment, as a determinant of walking, has been
assessed in several developed countries. However, few studies have investigated these …

Background Walking is a good and simple way to increase people's energy expenditure, but
there is limited evidence whether the neighborhood environment correlates differently with …