Factors associated with motor-vehicle collisions involving child pedestrians may differ by mid-block or intersection location, which may be an important consideration for safe walks to school.

Perceptions about safety and aesthetics of the neighborhood environment can influence physical activity in children and adults.

Key Takeaway:

• School policy to support shared use and SRTS can promote student safety and reduce school administrators’ liability concerns.

The Active Transportation Program (ATP) is a statewide grant program that encourages bicycling and walking, especially for children traveling to school and for residents of disadvantaged communities.

Key takeaway: Exposure to bullying may be a barrier to biking and walking to school.

Aspects of the built environment, including residential density, intersection density, and neighborhood walkability, are associated with increased walking and biking among teens.

KEY TAKEAWAY:

• Physical activity is a win-win for students and teachers.

In this study, children living in dense, urban areas were more likely to participate in active transportation to school and for other purposes. Children’s preferences for autonomy and independent travel are related to parental confidence in their ability to travel independently.

Attitudes toward bicycling may be influenced by crashes and other incidents experienced throughout the life course.

In this study, characteristics of the built environment en route to school were connected with likelihood of walking or cycling to school more strongly than the built environment around homes.
Better public transportation access may influence the likelihood of walking or cycling to school.

Biking and walking to school may vary by factors like distance to school, speed of traffic, school encouragement, and children asking permission.

Parental participation in active transportation may directly and indirectly affect active transportation use among their children.

Japanese student takes transit/walks to school by herself. An educational video on the daily routine for children in Japan that showcases their independence.

This study developed a measure of traffic calming highly correlated with active travel to school that could be used to inform policy and planning decisions.

This analysis provides background information and supportive data for planners,transportation professionals, advocates, and policy makers working to encourage community design that promotes active transportation. Through this report, individuals will be able to highlight the co-benefits of street-scale interventions that support walking and biking.

Safe Routes to School resources can guide stakeholders in supporting mobility and meeting community needs not just for youth but also aging in place.

Active transportation and physical activity in rural environments may be difficult to achieve, but context-sensitive solutions can help connect residents with other recreational opportunities through schools and other locations.

Registered voters demonstrated support for walking and biking, expressing an interest in investing more funding in active communities in this study in Los Angeles County.

This webinar from September 2, 2015 discusses tips and strategies for hosting a successful Walk to School Day event.

Characteristics of the neighborhood built environment may have a stronger effect on mode choice among children than youth.