Are cycling and walking good for all? Tracking differences in associations among active travel, socioeconomics, gentrification, and self-reported health

While the health benefits of cycling and walking have been well established, questions remain about whether these hold in varying socioeconomic contexts, including across demographic groups context neighborhood change. This study examines this relationship, identifying associations between or self-reported health, status moderates associations, gentrification influences potential moderating effects. uses 2017 US National Household Travel Survey, subset to adults who lived central cities (n = 91,541). Weighted logistic regression models with interaction terms were fit estimate separately for walking. Gentrification was measured using an indicator based on previous research Census data. Cycling week each additional trip associated higher odds reporting better health. Socioeconomic moderated positive active transportation a few variables. Cyclists color had smaller effects from utilitarian trips, while race ethnicity only marginal effect association insignificant factor general. Findings suggest planning efforts that continue support programs promote are crucial tools public toolbox. The gains might be experienced variety contexts. Nevertheless, infrastructure investments policy must attentive inequities neighborhoods.