This study evaluated the efficacy of active versus passive warnings at uncontrolled pedestrian (ped) crosswalks (Xwalks), by comparing how these two warnings types influenced behavior of drivers approaching such Xwalks. Vehicle-Xwalk interactions were observed at 18 sites with passive, continuously flashing, or ped-activated warnings, yielding 7,305 no ped present and 596 ped present interactio...

Promoting physical activity and sustainable transportation is essential in the face of rising health care costs, obesity rates, and other public health threats resulting from lack of physical activity. Targeted communications can encourage distinct population segments to adopt active and sustainable transportation modes. Our work is designed to promote the health, social, and environmental bene...

PURPOSE This study examines the associations that a neighborhood ' physical and social environments have with transportation and recreation physical activities, with an emphasis on the roles of health risk and economic factors. DESIGN It is a cross-sectional study with a hypothesis-testing approach. Setting. The study was conducted within the city of Seattle, Washington. Subjects. The subject...

Background Inactivity levels in the USA are considered a critical public-health issue. Promoting physical activity through active transportation may prove effective to increase activity levels. The purpose of this study was to understand perceptions and likelihood of using various bicycle infrastructures for transportation by Las Vegas residents. Methods A survey was developed and administered ...

Physical activity has numerous physical and mental health benefits, and active commuting (walking or cycling to work) can help meet physical activity recommendations. This study investigated socioeconomic differences in active commuting, and assessed the impact of urban land-use and public transport policies on active commuting in the Wellington region in New Zealand. We combined data from the ...