To walk or not to walk? Examining non-linear effects of streetscape greenery on walking propensity of older adults

L Yang, Y Ao, J Ke, Y Lu, Y Liang - Journal of transport geography, 2021 - Elsevier
Population aging is a conspicuous demographic trend shaping the world profoundly.
Walking is a critical travel mode and physical activity for older adults. As such, there is a …

Examining non-linear built environment effects on elderly's walking: A random forest approach

L Cheng, J De Vos, P Zhao, M Yang, F Witlox - Transportation research part …, 2020 - Elsevier
Previous studies often assume a pre-specified relationship between walking and the built
environment. Using data from 702 older adults in Nanjing (China), this study employs a …

Spatially varying effects of street greenery on walking time of older adults

L Yang, J Liu, Y Liang, Y Lu, H Yang - ISPRS International Journal of Geo …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Population aging has become a notable and enduring demographic phenomenon
worldwide. Older adults' walking behavior is determined by many factors, such as …

Exploring nonlinear effects of built environment on jogging behavior using random forest

Y Liu, Y Li, W Yang, J Hu - Applied geography, 2023 - Elsevier
Outdoor jogging is a beneficial and replicable physical activity (PA). The nonlinear effects of
the built environment (BE) on jogging fitness received little attention, compared with the …

A scoping review of personal, financial, and environmental determinants of mobility among older adults

ME Kalu, V Dal Bello-Haas, M Griffin, S Boamah… - Archives of Physical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To synthesize available evidence of factors comprising the personal, financial, and
environmental mobility determinants and their association with older adults' self-reported …

Critical factors influencing the comfort evaluation for recreational walking in urban street environments

X Ma, CK Chau, JHK Lai - Cities, 2021 - Elsevier
Walking has been actively advocated as a simple and effective means to boost individuals'
physical activity levels. Comfort, as one of walking needs, is also the major objectives for …

Associations among perceived built environment, attitudes, walking behavior, and physical and mental state of college students during COVID-19

M Liu, S Zhao, J Li - Travel behaviour and society, 2022 - Elsevier
Owing to strict access control implemented on university campuses during COVID-19,
college students experienced increased isolation, resulting in several physical and mental …

Spatial heterogeneity in the effects of built environments on walking distance for the elderly living in a mountainous city

R Xiong, H Zhao, Y Huang - Travel behaviour and society, 2024 - Elsevier
Improving the walking distance of elderly people is important for improving their physical
and mental health. Most studies to date have considered the global influence of the built …

Examining the spatially heterogeneous effects of the built environment on walking among older adults

L Cheng, K Shi, J De Vos, M Cao, F Witlox - Transport policy, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding the relationship between the built environment and walking among older
adults could offer important insights into land use and transport policies which seek to …

The nonlinear relationship between the active travel behavior of older adults and built environments: A comparison between an inner-city area and a suburban area

C Guo, Y Jiang, R Qiao, J Zhao, J Weng… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The nonlinear relationship between the built environment and active travel among older
adults within the inner-city context has been widely researched. However, limited attempts …