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Children’s and parents’ perceptions on safe routes to schools: a mixed-methods study investigating factors influencing active school travel
The proportion of children walking or riding to school is dwindling in Australia, while pedestrian injuries are among children’s leading causes of death. A mixed-methods survey was conducted on children and parents of two schools in Australia to understand travel behaviours and attitudes towards active transport to school (ATS). Results showed that road safety perceptions predicted ATS, unlike distance to school and stranger danger. The design of the routes to school was found to be crucial in facilitating ATS, to address the fear of road danger. Practical implications include the need for more controlled pedestrian crossings and protected bike paths.
Children’s and parents’ perceptions on safe routes to schools: a mixed-methods study investigating factors influencing active school travel
The proportion of children walking or riding to school is dwindling in Australia, while pedestrian injuries are among children’s leading causes of death. A mixed-methods survey was conducted on children and parents of two schools in Australia to understand travel behaviours and attitudes towards active transport to school (ATS). Results showed that road safety perceptions predicted ATS, unlike distance to school and stranger danger. The design of the routes to school was found to be crucial in facilitating ATS, to address the fear of road danger. Practical implications include the need for more controlled pedestrian crossings and protected bike paths.
Children’s and parents’ perceptions on safe routes to schools: a mixed-methods study investigating factors influencing active school travel
Swain, Ritwik (author) / Oswin, Prue (author) / Truelove, Verity (author) / Larue, Grégoire S. (author)
Journal of Urban Design ; 29 ; 208-230
2024-03-03
23 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Crosswalks , pedestrian , sidewalk , cycling , bike tracks , active travel
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