Background Investigating the association of the neighborhood social environment on
physical activity is complex. A systematic scoping review was performed to (1) provide an …

Today, urban and transport planners face considerable challenges in designing and
retrofitting cities that are prepared for increasing urban populations, and their service and …

This study aims to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and policies to control the
outbreak such as quarantine, jobs closures, and traffic restrictions on active travel of Central …

The purposes of this study are:(i) to evaluate the effects of security and walkability on
subjective wellbeing and (ii) compare these effects among different age cohorts. Using data …

Although the risk of becoming a victim of crime in a transport setting is higher than in many
other settings, research on how crime-related aspects impact travel has mostly focused on …

Neighborhood design affects lifestyle physical activity, and ultimately human wellbeing.
There are, however, a limited number of studies that examine neighborhood design types. In …

The walkability premium on real estate price has been evaluated, and positive and
significant results have been found using different European and North American cities as …

Background Numerous cross-sectional studies have investigated the premise that the
perception of crime will cause residents to constrain their walking; however the findings to …

Background Physical activity (PA) has numerous health benefits, but older adults live mostly
sedentary lifestyles. The physical and social neighborhood environment may …

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