1910 Enrolling in the Closest School or Not? Implications of School Choice Decisions for Active Transport to School

Conclusions In the absence of school zoning, shorter distance to school, choosing school because of its proximity to home, co-educational school status, and absence of negative peer feedback were associated with adolescents’ enrolment in the closest secondary school. Policies that incentivise enrolment in the closest school could increase the rates of active transport and may contribute to addressing physical inactivity among adolescents, traffic congestion and sustainability concerns. Other consequences of such policies including implications for house pricing and reinforcing class/wealth structures also need to be considered.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research